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#3211 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 34% in state

John H. Pitman High

High School · Turlock Unified · Turlock, CA

A Turlock Unified high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2525 West Christoffersen Pkwy., Turlock, CA 95382

  • Math 25% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation23.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$16,909
Chronic Absenteeism26.4%

Students at John H. Pitman High score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where John H. Pitman High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,368/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Turlock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,592

Median home value

$483,100

Median rent

$1,790/mo

College educated

33.4%

Homeownership

63.2%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95382; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
23.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Keyes to Learning CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–122.2 mi354Compare →
Roselawn HighEnrollment path unverified5.79–122.4 mi194Compare →
Hearthstone ChristianPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–122.6 mi28Compare →
Turlock Christian Jr/sr High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–122.7 mi540Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Turlock Unified

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#2 of 14
District spending per student
$16,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

John H. Pitman High is listed in Turlock Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John H. Pitman High

John H. Pitman High is a public high school in Turlock, CA, part of Turlock Unified, serving approximately 1,982 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,211 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John H. Pitman High

What grades does John H. Pitman High serve?

John H. Pitman High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend John H. Pitman High?

John H. Pitman High has an enrollment of approximately 1,982 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John H. Pitman High?

The student-teacher ratio at John H. Pitman High is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John H. Pitman High rank in CA?

John H. Pitman High ranks #3,211 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is John H. Pitman High's MySchoolScout rating?

John H. Pitman High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at John H. Pitman High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John H. Pitman High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is John H. Pitman High a charter school?

No, John H. Pitman High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John H. Pitman High a Title I school?

No, John H. Pitman High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John H. Pitman High?

65.5% of students at John H. Pitman High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,982
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
92
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Stanislaus County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.4%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 95382)
39,320
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
36.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95382; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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