Serving 1,941 students in grades 9-12, Hiram W. Johnson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,941 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 11%
- Reading Proficiency: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hiram W. Johnson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hiram W. Johnson High School's student population of 1,941 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,941 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hiram W. Johnson High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hiram W. Johnson High School often compared to?
Hiram W. Johnson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Campus, C. K. Mcclatchy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hiram W. Johnson High School?
The graduation rate of Hiram W. Johnson High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hiram W. Johnson High School?
1,941 students attend Hiram W. Johnson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hiram W. Johnson High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiram W. Johnson High School?
Hiram W. Johnson High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hiram W. Johnson High School offer ?
Hiram W. Johnson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hiram W. Johnson High School part of?
Hiram W. Johnson High School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
School Reviews
3 8/25/2021
Hiram Johnson has really taken a turn for the best with 4th yr. Principal Kirkland, the school has been improving academically every year since. The high school has added new young influential teachers & programs, a football field with a new baseball field to be completed by the start of the 2021 school year. My granddaughter graduated this year ( 4.0 GPA) and heading off to college thanks to her hard work her teachers and theater class which she loved the most. Yes, it does have a bad rep from years past, but that is behind us and I'm proud to recommend this H.S. to anyone. A school is only as good as their parent's support.
5 12/14/2009
The education my son received at Hiram Johnson was like none other. The teachers were key influential figures tremendous in the success of my son's acceptance into UC Berkeley. The stories you hear about Hiram Johnson are not true. They are really trying to work towards becoming the pride of their community. My daughter currently attends Hiram Johnson and sees a culture change occurring on campus. The teachers, students, staff, and administration are working hard to build a family not just at the school, but around the community. It is up to the parents of the students at Hiram Johnson to step it up now and contribute to this cause and dismantle the cataclysms surrounding Hiram Johnson High School.
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