Serving 1,982 students in grades 9-12, John H. Pitman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,982 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
John H. Pitman High School's student population of 1,982 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,982 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John H. Pitman High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John H. Pitman High School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3898 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #3898 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 87%.
How many students attend John H. Pitman High School?
1,982 students attend John H. Pitman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of John H. Pitman High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John H. Pitman High School?
John H. Pitman High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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.
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