Born from the smoke of the 19th century coal mines, Pittsburg High is a testament of strength and resilience. From starting due to industrialization and creating independence in 1925, it is now the school we know and love through the hard work of the families, immigrants, and students of Pittsburg.
A city that used to go by New York of the Pacific, later took on New York Landing, and then Black diamond after the coal mining company that drove the local economy. Pittsburg was finally named for good to honor Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in 1911, and was driven by the Columbia Geneva Steel company in 1906.
The Board of Trustees of the Riverview Union High school district officially established a branch High school in Pittsburg on June 30, 1922. And in 1925, Pittsburg High school became independent and withdrew from the district, which paved the way for our school now.
In the early 1900’s, less than one in ten people in the U.S graduated from High school. The school now holds more than 3,000+ students with a 90% graduation rate. And when you walk into the building, you’ll see students from all kinds of backgrounds, cultures, and upbringings. The school today celebrates its diversity as one of the schools “greatest assets”, and has come a long way from its origins.
