Specialty Schools Brochure 2023-24 | En Español

Stockton Unified School District offers a variety of unique schools and programs to meet the needs of many students. Every type of learner has an opportunity. SUSD has a range of options, including fundamental schools that inspire innovation and creativity in career pathways and STEM. If interested, it is encouraged to review the portfolios of the specialized programs in the District. Chose the school of interest beginning January 8, 2024.

Seven elementary schools implement a random selection process using a lottery system.

Lottery schools:

Commodore Skills, Fremont, Hazelton, Hong Kingston, Kohl, Primary Years Academy, Taft

Timelines and selection processes vary. For interest in non-lottery schools please check their school brochures to ensure the application process is followed and meets the required deadline.

Lottery School Important Dates:

January 8th : Online application period opens for the 2024-2025 school year. 

February 23rd : Online application for random selection sites closes at 4:00 pm

February 27th: Lottery selection postings available from 9:00 a.m.-11:00:00 am

After March 9th : Confirmation and status of the application are mailed to applicants.

As openings are available, applicants in the random selection will be placed in schools. Other applicants will be on a waiting list as determined by the arbitrary selection process

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K-8 Schools

• Commodore Stockton Skills (K-8).Fundamental Education
  • Clare Stubblefield,  Principal  933-7170 ext. 4399
• Fremont-Lopez Elementary School (K-8) - Music Program
  • Amber Carter, Principal  933-7385 ext. 1503
• Hazelton Elementary School (K-8) - Intensive Cooperative Learning
  • Gerri Leonardis, Principal 933-7210 ext. 5005
• Hong Kingston Elementary School (K-8) - Spanish Dual Immersion
  • • Flyer, Volante 
  • Dominique Brown, Principal 933-7493 ext. 5555
• Kohl Open School - Specialty School - 21st Century Learning
  • Patrick Hambright, Principal 933-7235 ext. 5251
• Nightingale Charter School (K-8) (non lottery)- Project Based Learning
  • Myra Machuca, Principal 933-7260 ext. 5903
• Primary Years Academy (K-5) - Specialty School International Baccalaureate
  • Simone Martinez, Principal 933-7355 ext. 4227
• Richard Pittman Charter School (K-8) -(non lottery) Spanish Dual Immersion
  • Emilio Junez, Principal 933-7496 ext. 8155
• Taft Elementary School (K-8)- Specialty School Montessori
  • Jana Brooks, Principal 933-7285 ext. 6702

High Schools

• Amos Alonzo Stagg High School (6-12) -  Journalism Academy, and Agriculture 
  • Brett Toliver, Principal 933-7445 ext. 8454
  • Stockton Public Safety Academy (6-12)  - Public Safety Career Technical Education Pathway
  • Emmanuel Calderon, Academy Coordinator 933-7445 ext. 8489
• Benjamin Franklin High School (6-12) - Construction, Welding, Computer Science
  • Anna Lotti, Principal 933-7435 ext. 8207
  • International Baccalaureate @ Franklin (6-12)
  • Evelyn Reyes, Coordinator 933-7435 ext. 8276
• Captain Charles M. Weber Institute of Applied Sciences & Technology - Specialty School, Health Academy, Transportation Academy, Technology Academy
  • Osman Zarif, Principal 933-7330 ext. 7928
• Edward C. Merlo Environmental Technology - Specialty School, Environmental Engineering, Advocacy, and Media Arts
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  • Gary Phillips, Principal 933-7190 ext. 4702
• Health Careers Academy - Charter School, Biotechnology
  • Aaron Mata, Principal 933-7360 ext. 8670
• Pacific Law Academy - Charter School, Public Service Careers
  • Kraig Jorgensen, Interim Principal 933-7475 ext. 8703
• Stockton High School - Specialty School, Online and Independent Study Options
  • Tommy Mogan, Principal 933-7365 ext. 2370
• Stockton Unified Early College Academy (SECA) - Charter School, Early College High School
  • Ty Pafford, Principal 933-7370 ext. 1490

Non-Discrimination Statement

District programs and activities (educational, employment, and vocational/adult education) shall be free from discrimination based on gender/sex (including sexual harassment), gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, religion (religious creed, national origin/immigration status, ancestry, ethnic group, marital or parental status, pregnancy, denial of family care leave, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (Cancer), Vietnam era veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other unlawful consideration.

If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or: the District’s Title IX Coordinator, Sharon Womble, Interim Director of Constituent Services by phone at (209) 933-7000 ext. 2195, by email SWomble@stocktonusd.net, or in person at 56 South Lincoln Street, Stockton, CA 95202. 504 Coordinator, Jennifer Robles at (209) 933-7130 or by email JRobles@stocktonusd.net