Modesto City High School District, California

Modesto City High School District is a secondary (high school) district in Stanislaus County, California, for grades 9–12. About 280,635 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 166 sq mi (430 km²) of land.

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Modesto City High School District in California
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
280,635 ± 2,218
Grades
9–12
Type
Secondary (high school) district
County
Stanislaus County
Land area
166 sq mi (430 km²)
Median household income
$80,275 ± $1,869
Median home value
$444,000 ± $4,437
Water area
1.4 sq mi (3.64 km²)
State
California
Census code (GEOID)
0625150
Coordinates (central point)
37.662358, -121.032900

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Modesto City High School District, largest first

  1. Modesto (city)219,215 people
  2. Salida (CDP)13,900 people
  3. West Modesto (CDP)5,978 people
  4. Bret Harte (CDP)4,757 people
  5. Bystrom (CDP)4,143 people
  6. Empire (CDP)3,429 people
  7. Del Rio (CDP)1,508 people
  8. Rouse (CDP)1,462 people
  9. Riverdale Park (CDP)1,137 people
  10. Airport (CDP)903 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

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