Peter Johansen High
Modesto, CA · Modesto City High
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, midsize
1,027th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 33%▼ Declining
641 Norseman Dr., Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 574-1760Official website ↗NCES ID 062515001807Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Peter Johansen High 1,027th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 33% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2015 to 33th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 492 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,000 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1992, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.6% | 73.0% | ▲ 16.4 pts | |
| White | 28.8% | 13.2% | ▼ 15.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 7.1% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Asian | 4.2% | 3.2% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 4.7% | 2.5% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1992. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $508K in zip 95357 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Peter Johansen High
- #883Modesto HighModesto City High · 1.1 mi away883rd of 1,528
ELA 45% ▲2 · Math 20% ▲7Compare - #493James C. Enochs HighModesto City High · 3 mi away493rd of 1,528
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ELA 48% ▲5 · Math 21% ▲8Compare - #1484Robert Elliott Alternative Education CenterModesto City High · 3.9 mi away1,484th of 1,528
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- –Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)Hughson Unified · 4.2 mi awayCompare
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What school district is Peter Johansen High in?
Peter Johansen High is part of the Modesto City High district in Modesto, California.
Is Peter Johansen High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Peter Johansen High 1,027th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Peter Johansen High?
Hispanic 73%, White 13%, Two or more races 7%, Asian 3% (2,000 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Peter Johansen High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95357 is $508K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.