At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
2,029
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
82%+16.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Peter Johansen High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Modesto, California. The school enrolls 2,029 students. It is part of the Modesto City High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictModesto City High
County6099
CityModesto
ZIP95357
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062515001807
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,029
White15.5%
Hispanic / Latino72.4%
Black / African American3.1%
Asian3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races5.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
15.5%
Hispanic
72.4%
Black
3.1%
Asian
3.2%
Two+
5.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.