Serving 2,029 students in grades 9-12, Peter Johansen 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 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,029 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Peter Johansen High serves the eastern part of Modesto, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 30 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 6.7 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peter Johansen High School's student population of 2,029 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,029 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome Back Vikings!
School Rankings
Peter Johansen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peter Johansen High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7258 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Purple
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peter Johansen High School's ranking?
Peter Johansen High School is ranked #7258 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Peter Johansen High School often compared to?
Peter Johansen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ceres High School, Modesto High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peter Johansen High School?
The graduation rate of Peter Johansen High School is 84%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Peter Johansen High School?
2,029 students attend Peter Johansen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Peter Johansen High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peter Johansen High School?
Peter Johansen High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Peter Johansen High School offer ?
Peter Johansen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Peter Johansen High School part of?
Peter Johansen High School is part of Modesto City High School District.
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