Fred C. Beyer High

1,609 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fred C. Beyer High School, located in Modesto, California, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Modesto City Schools district. Established in 1972, the school serves a diverse student body and has built a reputation for fostering a comprehensive educational environment. The campus is well-regarded for its commitment to both academic excellence and student development, offering a wide array of programs ranging from Advanced Placement (AP) courses to specialized career technical education pathways designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its classroom curriculum, Beyer High is deeply integrated into the local community through its vibrant extracurricular life. The school maintains a strong tradition in athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which help to cultivate a sense of school spirit and belonging among its students. With a focus on preparing well-rounded graduates, the administration and faculty emphasize character development and inclusivity, striving to provide a supportive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive academically and socially.

1,609

Total Students

73.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fred C. Beyer High
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	849
Black	55
Asian	89
Two or More	174
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
849 (52.8%)
White
428 (26.6%)
Two or More
174 (10.8%)
Asian
89 (5.5%)
Black
55 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Modesto City High
Phone:	(209)574-1647
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	869
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	131

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 408

Grade 10 411

Grade 11 377

Grade 12 413