Serving 1,733 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,733 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- 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 1,733 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,733 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hiram W. Johnson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hiram W. Johnson High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8943 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
26%
12%
Hispanic
50%
55%
Black
11%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiram W. Johnson High School's ranking?
Hiram W. Johnson High School is ranked #8943 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 87%.
How many students attend Hiram W. Johnson High School?
1,733 students attend Hiram W. Johnson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hiram W. Johnson High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Hiram W. Johnson High School located?
Hiram W. Johnson High School is located in the Southeastern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 20 other public schools located in Southeastern Sacramento.
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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