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B−

Peter Johansen High

PublicHighGrades 9–12

641 Norseman Dr., Modesto, CA 95357 · (209) 574-1760 · Part of Modesto City High School District

Modesto’s School Grade C better than 33% of California school districts

Directions
Students
2,029
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
The gist

What stands out about Peter Johansen High

  • Its own letter, B−: better results than 50% of California’s public schools
  • Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
  • Larger classes: 22 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 11.3% since 2020–21

On the path

Where Modesto kids come from and go next. The whole path →

7–87 middle schoolsDepends on your address
9–12Peter Johansen HighYou are here

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency19%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts50%
State average 48.6%

Its own letter, B−, places these results among California’s 3,615 public schools with results. Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

Location

Directions ↗

641 Norseman Dr., Modesto

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 9503
Grade 10494
Grade 11524
Grade 12508
Enrollment over time
1,823’20
1,922’21
1,984’22
2,000’23
2,029’24

Up 11.3% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
Hispanic 73%White 12%Two or more races 8%Asian 3%Black 3%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Peter Johansen High from Modesto families.

Other schools in Modesto City High School District

The district →
Joseph A. Gregori High
High · Grades 9–12 · Modesto
B
2,346 students23:1
James C. Enochs High
High · Grades 9–12 · Modesto
A−
2,304 students24:1
Modesto High
High · Grades 9–12 · Modesto
B
2,292 students22:1
Thomas Downey High
High · Grades 9–12 · Modesto
C+
2,192 students24:1
Grace M. Davis High
High · Grades 9–12 · Modesto
C−
2,083 students22:1
Fred C. Beyer High
High · Grades 9–12 · Modesto
B−
1,609 students22:1

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against California’s other public schools; Modesto’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.