Best Pasadena Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 9,362 students in Pasadena, CA.

The top ranked public high schools in Pasadena, CA are Pasadena High School, Marshall Fundamental and Blair High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pasadena, CA public high schools have an score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pasadena have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.

Pasadena, CA public high school have a of 52%, 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 85% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Pasadena High School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 61%)
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2925 East Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5880

Gr: 9-12 | 1,355 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #22.

Marshall Fundamental

(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
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990 North Allen Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5810

Gr: 6-12 | 1,848 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #33.

Blair High School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
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1201 South Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5820

Gr: 6-12 | 1,055 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #44.

Cis Academy

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(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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2925 East Siera Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5883

Gr: K-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #55.

John Muir High School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1905 North Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5600

Gr: 9-12 | 1,133 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #66.

Options For Youth - Duarte Inc

Charter School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 30%)
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3130 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 204-2500

Gr: 7-12 | 3,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.

Learning Works

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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90 North Daisy Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-2871

Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.

Rose City High (Continuation School)

Alternative School

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351 South Hudson Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5620

Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pasadena, California

Pasadena, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Allendale Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1135 South Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131

Gr: K-6 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 84%

Celerity Exa Charter (Closed 2015)

Charter School

136 W. Peoria St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(310) 486-6620

Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Cleveland Elementary School (Closed 2020)

524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5670

Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1500 E. Villa St.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5710

Gr: K-5

Linda Vista Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1259 Linda Vista Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 793-2197

Gr: K-6 | 367 students Minority enrollment: 91%

Nia Educational Charter School (Closed 2010)

Charter School

Po Box 92976
Pasadena, CA 91109
(626) 798-7900

Gr: 6-10 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park Ii (Closed 2023)

320 N. Halstead St., Ste. 220
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 962-3311

Gr: 7-12 | 1,934 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Options For Youth - Upland High School (Closed 2012)

199 South Los Robles
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 685-9300

Gr: 7-12 | 2,149 students Minority enrollment: 81%

Options For Youth-burbank Charter (Closed 2018)

Charter School

1610 W. Burbank Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(818) 566-7525

Gr: K-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rhythms Of The Village Charter High School (Closed 2009)

Charter School

482 West Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-4732

Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2023)

315 N. Pasadena Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5770

Gr: K-5

Woodrow Wilson Middle School (Closed 2023)

300 S. Madre St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5800

Gr: 6-8

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 Blair High School.

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 85% 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, Cis Academy vs. Marshall Fundamental