Top 10 Best Pasadena Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 9,715 students in Pasadena, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Pasadena, CA are Marshall Fundamental, Cis Academy and John Muir 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 average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% 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 51%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marshall Fundamental, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Pasadena, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marshall Fundamental
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
990 N. Allen Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5810
Grades: 6-12
| 1,979 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cis Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2925 E. Siera Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5883
Grades: 2-12
| 405 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
John Muir High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1905 N. Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
Rank: #44.
Pasadena High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,671 students
Rank: #55.
Blair High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 S. Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5820
Grades: 6-12
| 1,068 students
Rank: #66.
Rose City High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 S. Hudson Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #77.
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
31878 Del Obispo St. Ste. 105
Pasadena, CA 91107
(949) 248-1282
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Rank: #88.
Options For Youth San Gabriel
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 S. Mission Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 282-0390
Grades: 7-12
| 362 students
Rank: #99.
Opportunities For Learning - Santa Clarita
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27616 Newhall Ranch Rd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(661) 607-0153
Grades: 7-12
| 441 students
Rank: #1010.
Options For Youth-acton
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17216 Slover Ave. Ste. L-102
Pasadena, CA 91107
(909) 429-0482
Grades: 7-12
| 1,555 students
Rank: #1111.
Options For Youth-san Juan
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5825 Windmill Way
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 921-8200
Grades: 7-12
| 819 students
Rank: #1212.
Learning Works
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
90 N. Daisy Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-2871
Grades: 7-12
| 209 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pasadena, California

Pasadena, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1135 South Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
136 W. Peoria St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(310) 486-6620
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5670
Grades: K-5
| 97 students
1500 E. Villa St.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5710
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1259 Linda Vista Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 793-2197
Grades: K-6
| 367 students
Po Box 92976
Pasadena, CA 91109
(626) 798-7900
Grades: 6-10
| 212 students
320 N. Halstead St., Ste. 220
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 962-3311
Grades: 7-12
| 1,934 students
199 South Los Robles
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 685-9300
Grades: 7-12
| 2,149 students
1610 W. Burbank Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(818) 566-7525
Grades: K-12
| 880 students
482 West Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-4732
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
315 N. Pasadena Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5770
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
300 S. Madre St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Pasadena, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pasadena, CA include Marshall Fundamental, Cis Academy and John Muir High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pasadena, CA?
12 public high schools are located in Pasadena, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Pasadena, CA?
Pasadena, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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