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 (2025)
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
22.3:1 — 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
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SectorPublic
Nooca Dugsiga Regular
Heerka Heerka High
Grade Span9–12
Degmada Degmada Modesto City High
County6099
Magaalada CityModesto
ZIP95357
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
UC/CSU (A-G) completion (2025)39.6%
NCES School ID062515001807
Source: CA CDE cohort outcomes (2025)
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,029
White12.4%
Hispanic / Latino72.6%
Black / African American2.6%
Asian3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races8.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.
FRL %82%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)