John H. Pitman High School

About John H. Pitman High School

John H. Pitman High School is a public high school located in Turlock, California. It is part of the Turlock Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school was established in 1968 and is named after John H. Pitman, a former Turlock mayor. John H. Pitman High School has a strong academic program, including a variety of Advanced Placement courses and college-level classes. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and sports, including football, basketball, baseball, track and field, soccer, volleyball, and softball. John H. Pitman High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. The school has a comprehensive anti-bullying policy and a dedicated staff of counselors and administrators who are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. John H. Pitman High School is committed to preparing its students for success in college and beyond. The school’s mission is to cultivate a learning environment that encourages students to develop their academic, social, and personal skills so that they can become productive citizens in their community and beyond.

Address:	2525 W. Christoffersen Pkwy. Turlock, CA 95382
Phone:	(209) 656-1592
Site:	turlock.k12.ca.us
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	2,094 students

Overview John H. Pitman High School

John H. Pitman High School serves 2,094 students in grades 9-12.
John H. Pitman High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on John H. Pitman High School

John H. Pitman High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of John H. Pitman High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.