Peter Johansen High School

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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
22:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.45
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
3.45
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
520
Verbal
560
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
22
Reading
21
Science
21
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

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 224 Students
University of California - Davis 173 Students
Modesto Junior College 168 Students
University of California - Merced 166 Students
University of California - Berkeley 156 Students
San Francisco State University 149 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 148 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 146 Students
University of the Pacific 122 Students
San José State University 109 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 86 Students
Business 73 Students
Biology 66 Students
Nursing 62 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Chemistry 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 20 Students
Criminology 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 240 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/14/2025
My experience in Peter Johansen high school is pretty good overall. The teachers are very friendly and ready to help their students out when they need. My only complaint is the school food, it wasn't bad because they gave us a lot of options but wasn't the best, however, we can go out for and get lunch outside of school so that's what I like about it.
4.0 Senior
2/26/2025
My experience as a student at Johansen is that I like the school. The sport games are fun to attend with my friends. You can get involved in many different sports and clubs. I'm currently in BSU as a club coordinator. I have met some nice and friendly people here. One of my favorite classes that I'm taking right now is ceramics and I like it because you get to build your own project.
3.0 Senior
2/23/2025
Johansen is a really pretty school. It has lots of clubs and sports. They do not have the best teacher though. Me along with others have had bad experiences with them.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 6 Reviews
5.0 student
11/19/2025
An amazing school full of thugs, beautiful
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.
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.
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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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 22:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% 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 3.45, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. 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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