HIRAM W. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL

Hiram W. Johnson High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Sacramento City Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 1,497 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 78 teachers, Hiram W. Johnson High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hiram W. Johnson High School, located in the Tahoe Park neighborhood of Sacramento, serves as a comprehensive public high school within the Sacramento City Unified School District. The school is well-known for its diverse student body and its long-standing history of serving the local community. It offers a broad array of academic programs, ranging from standard college-preparatory coursework to specialized career-technical education (CTE) pathways, which are designed to provide students with hands-on training for various industries.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a vibrant campus culture characterized by a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school is particularly noted for its "Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School" program, which operates on its campus and offers a specialized curriculum for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine and healthcare. With a focus on fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, Hiram W. Johnson High strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

For more information, contact Hiram W. Johnson High at (916) 395-5070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.