Peter Johansen High School

641 Norseman Dr.
Modesto, CA 95357
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,984 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 33%). 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: 1,984 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Peter Johansen High School's student population of 1,984 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,984 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Peter Johansen 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 Peter Johansen High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7205 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Peter Johansen High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Peter Johansen High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Peter Johansen High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Peter Johansen High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Peter Johansen High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Peter Johansen High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
72%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Peter Johansen High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Peter Johansen High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
16%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Peter Johansen High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Peter Johansen High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Peter Johansen High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Peter Johansen High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Peter Johansen High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Peter Johansen High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Peter Johansen High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Peter Johansen High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #7205 out of 9,602 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 33% 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 87%, which is equal to the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Peter Johansen High School?
1,984 students attend Peter Johansen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Peter Johansen High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% 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 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,984 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 87% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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