Specialty Schools & Programs
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Specialty Schools and Programs
Stockton Unified School District offers a variety of unique schools and programs to meet the needs of many students. SUSD provides options including fundamental schools, career pathways, STEM, music, dual immersion, and other specialized programs.
Families are encouraged to review each specialized program and choose the school of interest beginning January 15, 2026.
Lottery schools: Commodore Stockton Skills, Fremont-Lopez, Hong Kingston, Kohl Open School, and Primary Years Academy.
Timelines and selection processes may vary. For non-lottery schools, families should review the school brochures or contact the school directly to confirm application requirements and deadlines.
Lottery School Important Dates
January 15
Online application period opens for the 2026–2027 school year.
February 17
Online application for random selection sites closes at 4:00 PM.
February 20
Lottery selection results available from 9:00 AM–11:00 AM.
After February 24
Confirmation and application status are mailed to applicants.
As openings become available, applicants in the random selection process will be placed in schools. Other applicants will remain on a waiting list as determined by the selection process.
Complete the Specialty School ApplicationK–8 Schools
Commodore Stockton Skills School
TK–8 | Fundamental Education
- Clare Stubblefield, Principal
- (209) 933-7170 ext. 4399
Fremont-Lopez Elementary School
K–8 | Music Program
- Amber Carter, Principal
- (209) 933-7385 ext. 1503
Hong Kingston Elementary School
K–8 | Spanish Dual Immersion
- English flyer | Spanish flyer
- Dominique Brown, Principal
- (209) 933-7493 ext. 5555
Kohl Open School
Specialty School | 21st Century Learning
- Patrick Hambright, Principal
- (209) 933-7235 ext. 5251
Nightingale Charter School
K–8 | Non-Lottery | Project-Based Learning
- Myra Machuca, Principal
- (209) 933-7260 ext. 5903
Primary Years Academy
K–8 | International Baccalaureate Specialty School
- Simone Martinez, Principal
- (209) 933-7355 ext. 4227
Richard Pittman Charter School
K–8 | Non-Lottery | Spanish Dual Immersion
- Emilio Junez, Principal
- (209) 933-7496 ext. 8155
High Schools
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
6–12 | Journalism Academy and Agriculture
- Brett Toliver, Principal
- (209) 933-7445 ext. 8454
- Stockton Public Safety Academy: Public Safety CTE Pathway
- Emmanuel Calderon, Academy Coordinator
- (209) 933-7445 ext. 8489
Benjamin Franklin High School
6–12 | Construction, Welding, and Computer Science
- Anna Lotti, Principal
- (209) 933-7435 ext. 8207
- International Baccalaureate at Franklin
- Evelyn Reyes, Coordinator
- (209) 933-7435 ext. 8276
Weber Institute of Applied Sciences & Technology
Specialty School | Health, Transportation, and Technology Academies
- Osman Zarif, Principal
- (209) 933-7330 ext. 7928
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Technology
Environmental Engineering, Advocacy, and Media Arts
- Gary Phillips, Principal
- (209) 933-7190 ext. 4702
Health Careers Academy
Charter School | Biotechnology
- Aaron Mata, Principal
- (209) 933-7360 ext. 8670
Pacific Law Academy
Charter School | Public Service Careers
- Kraig Jorgensen, Interim Principal
- (209) 933-7475 ext. 8703
Stockton High School
Specialty School | Online and Independent Study Options
- Tommy Mogan, Principal
- (209) 933-7365 ext. 2370
Stockton Unified Early College Academy
SECA | Charter School | Early College High School
- Ty Pafford, Principal
- (209) 933-7370 ext. 1490
Applying to Specialty Schools
Specialty School applications and the priority enrollment process are only for TK–8 schools. For high school programs, contact the school directly.
2026–2027 applications are accepted between January 15, 2026 and February 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM for the Priority Enrollment Lottery process.
The Enrollment Lottery will be held on February 20, 2026. Parents will be informed of lottery school placement beginning February 24, 2026.
Contacts
Ryan Hesse
Director of Admissions, Attendance, and Child Welfare
(209) 933-7028 ext. 2920
May Souvanthong
Senior Administrative Assistant
(209) 933-7028 ext. 2937