Enrollment
1,986
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060015811503
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John H. Pitman High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John H. Pitman High
John H. Pitman High is a large high school in Turlock, California, enrolling 1,986 students.
At 21.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,986 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 295 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #85.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (28%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Turlock's high schools, it stands alongside Turlock High (2,479 students): John H. Pitman High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 21.4:1).
Turlock Unified also operates Turlock High (2,479 students) and Turlock Junior High (1,294 students) alongside John H. Pitman High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John H. Pitman High compares
John H. Pitman High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Turlock Unified, which includes John H. Pitman High.
$15,142
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 60.8%
Federal 12.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,986 students)
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John H. Pitman High a good school?
John H. Pitman High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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