Peter Johansen High School

Peter Johansen High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
641 Norseman Dr,  Modesto, CA
Modesto City High School District
3.8
4.0
1,922 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nathan Schar
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
33.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
4
Equity
2
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
4.2%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2.6%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
441:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
72.6%
White
12.4%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian
2.8%
Black
2.6%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Filipino
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Stanislaus 223 Students
University of California - Davis 178 Students
Modesto Junior College 167 Students
University of California - Merced 163 Students
University of California - Berkeley 160 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 154 Students
San Francisco State University 150 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 148 Students
University of the Pacific 124 Students
San José State University 112 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 85 Students
Business 70 Students
Biology 68 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Chemistry 24 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 20 Students
Criminology 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 239 Reviews
3.0 Senior
9/24/2025
By my experience I don't know a lot about here. I transfered from another state where things were way different than here. I could say its not bad, but not what I would like and have. Its a good environment thought. It could be worse.
4.0 Senior
6/26/2025
Peter Johansen High school has been a well rounded place to further my education and prepare for college. From the arts, ffa, ap classes to mechanics— Johansen has a lot of programs. What I would like to see however within these programs, is more even distribution of money across all programs.
1.0 Junior
12/5/2024
This school is alright. I hope the teachers learn to care more about their students and teach them better. The staff needs to be better at protecting this school.
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4.0 6 Reviews
5.0 student
11/19/2025
An amazing school full of thugs, beautiful
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1.0 parent
10/18/2024
Horrible school. When I walked in there it actually smelled so bad, there were so many furries. Do not recommend.
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4.0 other
11/9/2023
I graduated in 2000 and managed to enroll at MJC thanks to the help and support of many teachers, the principal and my family.
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5.0 parent
8/5/2021
If you as a parent are actively involved in your child's education, you will them succeed. This school has amazing teachers & staff willing to help our students succeed & bring out the best in them. The teachers promptly respond to concerns & messages I've had regarding my kids, & helped create goal...
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California Stanislaus County Modesto 95357
Peter Johansen High School

Peter Johansen High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Modesto, CA and is served by the Modesto City High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,922 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Peter Johansen High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like James C. Enochs High School, Central Valley Christian Academy, Mountain View Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Modesto has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Peter Johansen High School.

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