Thomas Downey High

Thomas Downey High School is a public high school in Modesto, California, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of eight high schools in the Modesto City High district and is known as a top school because it has a good balance between academics and activities outside of school. The school has about 2,100 students and about 23 teachers for every 100 students. It offers a wide range of learning options, such as Advanced Placement classes, which have a 21% participation rate. The student body is very diverse, with 81% of students being minorities and 72% being economically disadvantaged. According to performance data, 33% of students are good at reading and 12% are good at math. The school is still a big part of the community, even though median home prices in the area are around $460,000. Thomas Downey High School is one of the best schools in the area because it always shows that it cares about its students' academic success and personal growth, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Thomas Downey High School is currently modernizing its campus by building a new, state-of-the-art aquatic complex with Olympic-standard Myrtha technology for its swim and water polo programs. The school's Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways are also growing. Recently, students in the digital media and agricultural programs won awards for their hands-on projects in their regions. The campus has also improved its sports facilities by adding a new high-performance synthetic turf field and an all-weather track, making it the best place for the Knight sports teams to practice and play.

Q1. How does Thomas Downey High help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. Thomas Downey High helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q2. Does Thomas Downey High help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Q3. Does Thomas Downey High teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q4. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Thomas Downey High lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Are there arts and creative programs at Thomas Downey High?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.