John H. Pitman High School | |
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2525 W Christoffersen Parkway , | |
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Type | Public |
Motto | "Never Settle, Never Quit… Roll Pride." |
Established | 2002 |
Principal | Angela Freeman |
Faculty | 91.74 (FTE) [1] |
Number of students | 2,094 (2022-23) [2] |
Student to teacher ratio | 22.67 [1] |
Campus | Suburban, 45 acres (180,000 m2) |
Color(s) | Dark Green, and Silver |
Athletics conference | Central California Athletic League |
Mascot | Pride |
Rival | Turlock High School |
Newspaper | The Roaring Times |
Website | [1] |
John H. Pitman High School, colloquially Pitman High School (PHS), is the second comprehensive high school located in Turlock, in the heart of the northern San Joaquin Valley in the U.S. state of California. It is situated in a transitional agrarian/suburban community and serves most of the northern part of Turlock, as well as the nearby CDP of Keyes. John H. Pitman consists of a 45 acre campus built alongside a suburban housing, placed between W Christoffersen Pkwy and N Kilroy Rd. John H. Pitman is ranked #4,120 in the country and #618 in the state [3]
The establishment of a new high school in Turlock, California, began in 1979 in response to projections indicating significant development and population growth, prompting efforts to address overcrowding within the existing educational infrastructure.
Throughout the 1990s, Turlock High School faced challenges related to overcrowding. Recognizing the need for a solution, steps were taken to establish a new high school capable of accommodating the growing student population. In 1998, the Turlock community approved a bond measure, facilitating the development and construction of a new educational facility. Named after John H. Pitman, a prominent teacher and principal from Turlock High School, the new school was located at a chosen site. [4]
Ground was broken for the construction project in late 1997. Despite budget constraints, construction progressed to alleviate overcrowding at Turlock High School. Darden Architects, based in Fresno, California, oversaw the architectural design of John H. Pitman High School, drawing on their experience with similar projects in the region.
The completion of the project was celebrated during a dedication ceremony on Saturday, August 10, 2002, attended by over 1,000 students eager to begin their educational journey at John H. Pitman High School. The ceremony included remarks from Superintendent William H. Gibson and Principal Rod Hollars, who welcomed each new student individually. Superintendent Gibson expressed satisfaction with the efficient management of the construction within the allocated budget and its early completion ahead of the scheduled school opening. [4]
Pitman High School provides a diverse range of seasonal sports opportunities such as :
Pitman High School is a member of the Central California Athletic League, which includes schools across the Modesto Metropolitan Area such as James C. Enochs High School, Joseph Gregori High School, Thomas Downey High School, Modesto High School, and Turlock High School.