Blair High School is a public high school in Pasadena, California, a part of the Pasadena Unified School District. Blair is an International Baccalaureate World School serving grades 6–12. Blair offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme.
Serving 1,053 students in grades 6-12, Blair High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,053 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blair High serves the southwest part of Pasadena, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blair High School's student population of 1,053 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,053 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blair High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blair High School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5104 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blair High School's ranking?
Blair High School is ranked #5104 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Blair High School often compared to?
Blair 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blair High School?
The graduation rate of Blair High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Blair High School?
1,053 students attend Blair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Blair High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blair High School?
Blair High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Blair High School offer ?
Blair High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Blair High School part of?
Blair High School is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
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