Enrollment
2,479
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Turlock, CA
Turlock High
Federal NCES profile for Turlock High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060015811505
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turlock High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Turlock · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Turlock High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turlock High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Turlock, CA.
School address
District: Turlock Unified · California
NCES ID 060015811505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
116.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turlock High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turlock High
Turlock High is a large high school in Turlock, California, enrolling 2,479 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 47.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,479 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 227 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (28%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Turlock's high schools, it stands alongside John H. Pitman High (1,986 students): Turlock High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 21.4:1).
Turlock Unified also operates John H. Pitman High (1,986 students) and Turlock Junior High (1,294 students) alongside Turlock 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 Turlock High compares
Turlock 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 | 47.9% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,479 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
2,479
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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.
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 265 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 64.4%
White 27.6%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Turlock High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Turlock Unified, which includes Turlock 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 Turlock High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John H. Pitman 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 Turlock High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 (~2,479 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Turlock High
How many students attend Turlock High?
Turlock High has 2,479 students enrolled. It is a high school in Turlock, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turlock High?
The student-teacher ratio at Turlock 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 Turlock High?
47.9% of students at Turlock High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turlock High?
The largest demographic group at Turlock High is Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment, in Turlock, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turlock High?
Turlock High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Turlock High rank among high schools in Turlock?
By Resource Investment Index, Turlock High ranks #2 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 Turlock High a good school?
Turlock High earns 56/100 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 Turlock High, Turlock Unified also operates John H. Pitman High (1,986 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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