Turlock High School in Turlock, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Turlock High School is a suburban public school in Turlock, California that is part of Turlock Unified School District. It serves 2,465 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.8:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,465 Students

108 Teachers

1600 E Canal Dr

Turlock, CA 95380 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Turlock High School Demographics

65%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

67%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Turlock High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 30, 2026

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