John H. Pitman High

2525 W. Christoffersen Pkwy.
Turlock, CA 95382

2,082 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.

2,082

Total Students

94.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John H. Pitman High
Demographic	Student Count
White	628
Hispanic	1,126
Black	37
Asian	196
Two or More	67
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	17

Hispanic
1,126 (54.1 %)
White
628 (30.2 %)
Asian
196 (9.4 %)
Two or More
67 (3.2 %)
Black
37 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
17 (0.8 %)
American Indian
11 (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:	2,082
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
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 9 563

Grade 10 540

Grade 11 519

Grade 12 460