High Schools in Turlock Unified

Turlock Unified School District serves grades 9-12 through three high schools: two large traditional schools, Turlock High and John H. Pitman High, and the smaller alternative Roselawn High, collectively educating over 4,600 students.

For families considering the traditional high schools, Turlock High generally shows the strongest academic results in subjects like English and science, while John H. Pitman High excels in keeping students on track, boasting the district's highest graduation rate and lowest dropout rate. Both schools graduate students at rates well above the state average. Roselawn High serves a distinct role as an alternative school with smaller class sizes and more funding per student, designed to support students who may need a different learning environment.

Key considerations across the district include a shared challenge in mathematics, where all schools perform below the state average. A significant concern is chronic absenteeism, which is exceptionally high at Roselawn High. Despite academic performance that varies between schools, the Turlock Unified district as a whole succeeds in helping students graduate, with a district graduation rate significantly exceeding the California average.