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Turlock Unified School District

John H. Pitman High School

#6 in Best Public High Schools in Modesto Area
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Turlock, CA
  • 382 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    John H. Pitman High School is a highly rated, public school located in Turlock, CA. It has 2,137 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 27% of students are at least proficient in math and 71% in reading.
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    (209) 656-1592
    2525 W Christofferson Pkwy.
    Turlock, CA 95382
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    John H. Pitman High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    71%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    27%
    Average Graduation Rate
    97%
    Average SAT
    1140
    243 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    48 responses
    AP Enrollment
    24%
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    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $53,661
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,019
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $267,100
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.31 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.31 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 94 responses
    Report
    • Having school pride
      21%
    • Ralleys when all the school get together
      18%
    • Being able to have fun dress up
      13%
    • Daily video announcements
      13%
    • Football Games
      9%
    • Formal
      6%
    • Track Meets
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,137
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    51%
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.41 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.41 responses
    95%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.41 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    22:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $84,655
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    5.9%
    58%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.52 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.52 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.52 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,008/ year
    National
    $12,239
    95%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.56 responses
    43%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.56 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.56 responses
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    John H. Pitman High School Reviews

    382 reviews
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    John H. Pitman High school is an excellent school to attend. They offer something that other schools around this area don't, security. Pitman is a safe campus that keeps the students well rounded throughout the school year. Pitman also has a very good team of English teachers that have so much to offer!
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    At John H. Pitman (Referred to as Pitman from here on out) we have an excellent music program with a well decorated choir and marching band that improves every year. The main office staff work hard to coordinate with students and teachers for what limited resources are coming to the school. The available tools and technology are currently lacking, with teachers paying out of pocket for equipment (Mostly the science department). This is changing but will not see significant progress until 2024 or so. The reason I rated Pitman as an average school is that there are excellent reasons to attend if one is interested in a music career or a trade profession (Welding is essentially its own little world) but for everything else, I find Pitman wanting.
    Most of the teachers here provide quality education to their students and do their best to prepare them for college. However the staff in the office is very disrespectful. There are some occasions where you walk in and stand at the front desk for minutes before they even acknowledge you. I have also had a continuous issue throughout my time here with getting marked absent and them showing up as truancies even when I was there. From there, it is always the student’s responsibility to fix it even though it was a teacher/staff mistake.