John H. Pitman High School

2525 W. Christoffersen Pkwy.
Turlock, CA 95382

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Tel: (209) 656-1592

www.turlock.k12.ca.us

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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).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,094 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John H. Pitman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

John H. Pitman High School's student population of 2,094 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,094 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

95 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1720 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of John H. Pitman High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

24%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John H. Pitman High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

57%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John H. Pitman High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

54%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in John H. Pitman High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

31%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in John H. Pitman High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.61

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of John H. Pitman High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

96%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of John H. Pitman High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

38%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John H. Pitman High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Turlock Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John H. Pitman High School's ranking?

John H. Pitman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What schools are John H. Pitman High School often compared to?

John H. Pitman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turlock High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of John H. Pitman High School?

The graduation rate of John H. Pitman High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend John H. Pitman High School?

2,094 students attend John H. Pitman High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of John H. Pitman High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of John H. Pitman High School?

John H. Pitman High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does John H. Pitman High School offer ?

John H. Pitman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is John H. Pitman High School part of?

John H. Pitman High School is part of Turlock Unified School District.

School Reviews

3 11/18/2020

Great school with amazing students and staff.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,094 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education