Pitman High School

So not a good school. I've noticed something - Pitman HS and the rest of the schools in town are great to parents who grew up here themselves. They think it's the best and want the same for their own children because they don't know any better. But for those of us who have experienced other districts and know what else is out there - this district pales in comparison. The class of kids continues to decline and we will be moving if we can sell our house!
--Submitted by a parent

i graduated from PHS in 1972. my parents chose to live in pitman because of the high quality of the schools. at the time, the teacher-student ratio was about 20-1. most of the teachers had masters degrees. advanced placement classes were plentiful. the total enrollment for the high school was about 550 students. no school buses, ever! i'm grateful that i received a very high quality public school education. the teachers knew their stuff and there was a very fair sense of discipline in the school. teachers tolerated student BS up to a point, but if someone "crossed the line," they were dealt with appropriately. i don't have children, but back then, i knew better than to get into trouble at school. i trust this information, though dated, proves helpful.

Pitman High School is small enough that teachers really get to know their students and can give personal attention to their problems. Also, most students can participate in activities, especially sports if they are so inclined, because of the variety offered.

I go to PHS is is a great school, with tons of activities to fill your time its just a great school!
--Submitted by a student

Great teachers, great environment, great relationships between teachers, students and parents. One of the finest schools providing excellent teaching to Pitman's future leaders.
--Submitted by a parent

The academic instructional background provided to students is outstanding!

I love the size of the student body - between 500-600. Great size for individual attention for those who need it. Good discipline, good kids, good teachers! Plus good relationship between parent & teacher. PHS students consistently scores highest in our county on mandatory state tests.
--Submitted by a parent

I believe a received a high quality education. I was well prepared for college and tested out of some english, math, and foreign language core requirements. My parents moved to Pitman because of the schools and it was a great town to grow up in.
--Submitted by a student

great school, great athletics, you don't need to be a second generation family member to be accepted, extreme competition between students in academics, poor foreign language department.
--Submitted by a student

Most people have an extreme view of Pitman High School, its either the greatest to them or the most over rated. I went to pitman and in reality its just an average school when compared to neighboring schools. There is an attitude about it being great held by a lot of the parents, but ask any kid and they will tell you that it is just an average school.
--Submitted by a student