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
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Schlüsselfakten
SectorPublic
SchultypRegular
Level LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
Der Bezirk Modesto City High
County6099
Stadt Stadt Modesto
ZIP95357
Charter SchoolNo
Die Magnet-SchuleNo
Titel INo
UC/CSU (A-G) completion (2025)39.6%
NCES School ID062515001807
Source: CA CDE cohort outcomes (2025)
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
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.
FRL %83%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)