For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,010 students in Pasadena, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pasadena, CA are Pasadena High School, Marshall Fundamental and Aveson Global Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pasadena, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pasadena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Pasadena, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marshall Fundamental, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pasadena, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pasadena High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2925 East Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5880
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,303 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Marshall Fundamental
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
990 North Allen Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5810
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5810
Gr: 6-12 | 1,689 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Aveson Global Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Madre St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 797-1438
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 797-1438
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Blair High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 South Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5820
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5820
Gr: 6-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Cis Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Madre St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5800
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5800
Gr: K-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
John Muir High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1905 North Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5600
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Learning Works
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 North Daisy Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-2871
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-2871
Gr: 7-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Rose City High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Madre St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5620
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pasadena, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pasadena, CA include Pasadena High School, Marshall Fundamental and Aveson Global Leadership Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Pasadena?
8 public high schools are located in Pasadena.
What is the racial composition of students in Pasadena?
Pasadena public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pasadena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pasadena include: John Muir High School vs. Pasadena High School, Pasadena High School vs. John Muir High School, Aveson Global Leadership Academy vs. John Muir High School
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