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Specialty Schools & Programs

Specialty Schools and District Charter (Dependent)

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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. Choose the school of interest beginning January 15, 2026.

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

Lottery schools: Commodore Skills, Fremont, Hong Kingston, Kohl, Primary Years Academy

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 15th
    Online application period opens for the 2026-2027 school year.
  • February 17th
    Online application for random selection sites closes at 4:00 pm.
  • February 20th
    Lottery selection results available from 9:00 am-11:00 am.
  • After February 24th
    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 (TK-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

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-8) - 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

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

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, Media Arts

  • 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
Applying to our Specialty Schools

Specialty School applications and the priority enrollment process is only for TK-8 schools. For high school programs, contact the school directly.

2026-27 Applications are accepted between January 15, 2026 until 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 the Enrollment Lottery School placement beginning February 24, 2026.

Contacts

Name Email Title Phone
Ryan Hesse RHesse@stocktonusd.net Director of Admissions, Attendance, and Child Welfare (209) 933-7028 ext. 2920
May Souvanthong psouvanthong@stocktonusd.net Senior Administrative Assistant (209) 933-7028 ext. 2937
Edith Ramirez Ramos edithvargas@stocktonusd.net Senior Office Assistant (209) 933-7028 ext. 2922

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