- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sacramento, CA
Hiram W. Johnson High
Federal NCES profile for Hiram W. Johnson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063384005247
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiram W. Johnson High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #17 of 31
- high schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hiram W. Johnson High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hiram W. Johnson High ranks #17 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Sacramento City Unified · California
NCES ID 063384005247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-106 students YoY
Hiram W. Johnson High shrank from 1,733 students in 2022-23 to 1,627 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 81.7 → 75.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-106 students YoY 063384005247 · Sacramento, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,682 enr · 20.8:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students)
Hiram W. Johnson High shrank from 1,733 students in 2022-23 to 1,627 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 81.7 → 75.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hiram W. Johnson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C. K. Mcclatch
C. K. Mcclatchy High
2,569 students
- This school
Hiram W. Johnson High
1,682 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,652 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank High
1,535 students
- Rosemont High
Rosemont High
1,485 students
- Sutter Middle
Sutter Middle
1,181 students
What this shows Hiram W. Johnson High reports 1,682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hiram W. Johnson High compares
Hiram W. Johnson High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,682 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,682
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
54.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
Asian 23.1%
African American 9.0%
White 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Hiram W. Johnson High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sacramento City Unified reports $17,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hiram W. Johnson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. K. Mcclatchy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosemont High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sutter Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hiram W. Johnson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Sacramento
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
C. K. Mcclatchy High
Standard public school
2,569 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Sheldon High
Standard public school
2,368 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Inderkum High
Standard public school
2,194 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Grant Union High
Standard public school
1,987 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Rio Americano High
Standard public school
1,891 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Florin High
Standard public school
1,679 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,682 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hiram W. Johnson High
How many students attend Hiram W. Johnson High?
Hiram W. Johnson High has 1,682 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,733 (2022-23) → 1,627 (2023-24), down 106.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiram W. Johnson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiram W. Johnson High is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hiram W. Johnson High?
74.1% of students at Hiram W. Johnson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiram W. Johnson High?
The largest demographic group at Hiram W. Johnson High is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiram W. Johnson High?
Hiram W. Johnson High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hiram W. Johnson High rank among high schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Hiram W. Johnson High ranks #17 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Sacramento City Unified?
Besides Hiram W. Johnson High, Sacramento City Unified also operates C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students), John F. Kennedy High (1,652 students), and Luther Burbank High (1,535 students). See the Sacramento City Unified district page for the complete list.