Pittsburg Senior High

www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us

3,403 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pittsburg Senior High School, located at 1750 Harbor Street in Pittsburg, California, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Pittsburg Unified School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and career paths. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, providing students with access to a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, and various elective options that cater to different academic interests and professional goals.

Beyond the classroom, Pittsburg Senior High is known for fostering a vibrant school culture characterized by active student engagement in athletics, visual and performing arts, and numerous extracurricular clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student success through a variety of support services and mentorship initiatives. With its commitment to academic rigor and personal growth, the institution strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills and social awareness to succeed in a global society.

3,403

Total Students

158.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburg Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	2,223
Black	562
Asian	260
Two or More	160
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	43

Hispanic
2,223 (65.4%)
Black
562 (16.5%)
Asian
260 (7.6%)
Two or More
160 (4.7%)
White
145 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
43 (1.3%)
American Indian
7 (0.2%)

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:	Pittsburg Unified
Phone:	(925)473-2390
Website:	http://www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	158.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,393
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	304

* 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 9 889

Grade 10 884

Grade 11 827

Grade 12 803