Summary:
Turlock High is a public high school located in Turlock, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,475 students. It is part of the Turlock Unified School District, which is ranked 1044 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Turlock High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 193 out of 2,426 California high schools in 2012-2013 to a ranking of 1,011 out of 2,323 schools in 2023-2024. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American students performing relatively well, but Asian and multi-racial students performing poorly. Turlock High maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, but its dropout rate has fluctuated, reaching as high as 4.2% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.5% in 2017-2018 to 31.3% in 2022-2023. Academically, Turlock High's performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science tests, is generally below the Turlock Unified School District and the state of California averages.
Compared to nearby schools, Turlock High's performance is generally lower than its counterparts, such as John H. Pitman High and Hilmar High, which have higher statewide rankings, better academic performance, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Within the Turlock Unified School District, Roselawn High stands out as the lowest-performing school, with significantly lower test scores, graduation rates, and higher dropout and chronic absenteeism rates compared to Turlock High and other nearby schools. Additionally, Fusion Charter, a public charter school located near Turlock High, also performs poorly, with very low test scores, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism, ranking among the lowest in the state.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Turlock Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
1011th of 2,323 California High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,314
Feeder schools for Turlock High:
Student/teacher ratio: 21.2
Number of students: 2,475
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
63.7%
White:
28.8%
Asian:
2.5%
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Two or more races:
2.0%
African American:
1.9%
American Indian:
0.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Not Specified:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.5%
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