John H. Pitman High

2525 West Christoffersen Pkwy.
Turlock, CA 95382

1,986 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John H. Pitman High School, located in Turlock, California, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. As a key institution within the Turlock Unified School District, the school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus fosters a competitive yet supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Pitman High is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings, including a highly active athletics program, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as "Pride" culture. With a focus on preparing well-rounded citizens, the school integrates technology and modern instructional strategies into its classrooms, aiming to provide a holistic high school experience for the diverse student population of the Turlock area.

1,986

Total Students

89.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John H. Pitman High
Demographic	Student Count
White	549
Hispanic	1,117
Black	41
Asian	189
Two or More	66
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
1,117 (56.3%)
White
549 (27.7%)
Asian
189 (9.5%)
Two or More
66 (3.3%)
Black
41 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
14 (0.7%)
American Indian
9 (0.5%)

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:	Turlock Unified
Phone:	(209)656-1592
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,986
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,000
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	308

* 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 9 512

Grade 10 477

Grade 11 521

Grade 12 476