Pasadena High School

2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,671 students in grades 9-12, Pasadena High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pasadena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Pasadena High School's student population of 1,671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,671 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pasadena High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pasadena High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#829 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Pasadena High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pasadena High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pasadena High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Pasadena High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
57%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Pasadena High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
12%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Pasadena High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
20%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Pasadena High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Pasadena High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Pasadena High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Pasadena High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pasadena High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pasadena High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pasadena High School's ranking?
Pasadena High School is ranked #829 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pasadena High School often compared to?
Pasadena High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Muir High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pasadena High School?
The graduation rate of Pasadena High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pasadena High School?
1,671 students attend Pasadena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pasadena High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pasadena High School?
Pasadena High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pasadena High School offer ?
Pasadena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pasadena High School part of?
Pasadena High School is part of Pasadena Unified School District.

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5   12/21/2011
A great town, a great school!!!
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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