Peter Johansen High

1,984 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Peter Johansen High School, located in Modesto, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in the Modesto City Schools district. Known as the "Vikings," the school emphasizes a blend of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and career technical education. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, offering a wide array of programs ranging from Advanced Placement (AP) courses to specialized pathways that help prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Peter Johansen High maintains a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and performing arts opportunities, encouraging students to develop well-rounded skills and personal interests. By balancing traditional graduation requirements with diverse elective options, the school aims to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and achievement, ensuring that its student body is well-equipped for success after graduation.

1,984

Total Students

81.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peter Johansen High
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	1,437
Black	62
Asian	63
Two or More	99
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
1,437 (72.4 %)
White
308 (15.5 %)
Two or More
99 (5.0 %)
Asian
63 (3.2 %)
Black
62 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Modesto City High
Phone:	(209)574-1760
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,984
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,497
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	164

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 514

Grade 10 525

Grade 11 500

Grade 12 445