Peter Johansen High School is public school located in the eastern portion of Modesto, CA. It is part of Modesto City Schools and serves students in grades 9-12. The school is a two-story structure with brick exterior.
Serving 2,000 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,000 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peter Johansen High School's student population of 2,000 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,000 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1992
Colors
White, Black, Purple
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Modesto High School, Ceres 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 87%.
How many students attend Peter Johansen High School?
2,000 students attend Peter Johansen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Peter Johansen High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% 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 23:1, 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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