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Modesto High School vs. Peter Johansen High School

Should you attend Modesto High School or Peter Johansen High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Modesto High School
18 H St.
Modesto, CA 95351
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Peter Johansen High School
641 Norseman Dr.
Modesto, CA 95357
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 2,405 students in grades 9-12, Modesto 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,405 students
2,000 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Modesto High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Peter Johansen High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Modesto High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Peter Johansen High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
87 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Modesto High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Peter Johansen High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Modesto High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Modesto City High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Peter Johansen High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Modesto City High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#7136 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#7258 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Modesto High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Peter Johansen High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
10%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Modesto High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Modesto City High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peter Johansen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Modesto City High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Modesto High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Modesto City High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peter Johansen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Modesto City High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
84%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Modesto High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Modesto City High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Peter Johansen High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Modesto City High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Modesto High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Peter Johansen High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
579
516
Grade 10 Students
587
479
Grade 11 Students
602
524
Grade 12 Students
637
481

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Modesto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Modesto City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Peter Johansen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Modesto City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Modesto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Modesto City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Peter Johansen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Modesto City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
77%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Modesto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Modesto City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Peter Johansen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Modesto City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Modesto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Modesto City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Peter Johansen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Modesto City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
7%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Modesto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Modesto City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Peter Johansen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Modesto City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Modesto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Modesto City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Peter Johansen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Modesto City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Modesto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Modesto City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Peter Johansen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Modesto City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Modesto High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Modesto City High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Peter Johansen High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Modesto City High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Modesto High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Modesto City High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Peter Johansen High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Modesto City High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Modesto High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Modesto City High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Peter Johansen High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Modesto City High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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