- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Turlock, CA
John H. Pitman High
Federal NCES profile for John H. Pitman High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060015811503
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John H. Pitman High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Turlock · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John H. Pitman High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Pitman High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Turlock, CA.
School address
District: Turlock Unified · California
NCES ID 060015811503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
John H. Pitman High held near 1,982 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-100 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 94.0 → 92.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-100 students YoY 060015811503 · Turlock, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,986 enr · 21.4:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Turlock High (2,479 students)
John H. Pitman High held near 1,982 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-100 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 94.0 → 92.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John H. Pitman High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turlock High
Turlock High
2,479 students
- This school
John H. Pitman High
1,986 students
- Turlock Junior
Turlock Junior High
1,294 students
- Walnut Element 900
Walnut Elementary Education Center
900 students
- Osborn Two-Way 831
Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy
831 students
- Julien Element 826
Julien Elementary
826 students
What this shows John H. Pitman High reports 1,986 students on the CCD universe file.
How John H. Pitman High compares
John H. Pitman High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,986 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,986
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 209 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
White 27.7%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, John H. Pitman High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Turlock Unified reports $16,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John H. Pitman High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turlock High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turlock Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Elementary Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Julien Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John H. Pitman High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar high schools in Turlock
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,986 students)
Frequently asked questions about John H. Pitman High
How many students attend John H. Pitman High?
John H. Pitman High has 1,986 students enrolled. It is a high school in Turlock, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,082 (2022-23) → 1,982 (2023-24), nearly flat (-100).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John H. Pitman High?
The student-teacher ratio at John H. Pitman High is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John H. Pitman High?
46.3% of students at John H. Pitman High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John H. Pitman High?
The largest demographic group at John H. Pitman High is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in Turlock, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John H. Pitman High?
John H. Pitman High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John H. Pitman High rank among high schools in Turlock?
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Pitman High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Turlock, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Turlock on the city page.
What other schools are in Turlock Unified?
Besides John H. Pitman High, Turlock Unified also operates Turlock High (2,479 students), Turlock Junior High (1,294 students), and Walnut Elementary Education Center (900 students). See the Turlock Unified district page for the complete list.