South Pasadena Unified School District

1100 El Centro St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030-3118
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

South Pasadena Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,624 students in South Pasadena Unified School District.
Public Schools in South Pasadena Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.75, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
4,624 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
(18-19)
79%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Pasadena Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
84%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Pasadena Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
95%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South Pasadena Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,599 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
35%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,084 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
56%
# Black Students
63 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,127 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
24%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
741 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
350
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
324
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
342
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
330
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
342
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
340
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
367
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
373
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
406
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
392
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
343
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
354
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
361
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,570 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,536 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of South Pasadena Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$95 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of South Pasadena Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,570
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Pasadena Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,536
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Pasadena Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Pasadena Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marengo Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Marengo Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5850
Grades: K-5
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Arroyo Vista Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 87%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
335 El Centro St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5840
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #33.
South Pasadena Middle School
Math: 78% | Reading: 84%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Fair Oaks
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 1,146 students
Rank: #44.
Monterey Hills Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1624 Via Del Rey
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5860
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #55.
South Pasadena Senior High School
Math: 69% | Reading: 85%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1401 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,450 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Pasadena Unified School District?
South Pasadena Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,624 students.
What is the racial composition of students in South Pasadena Unified School District?
35% of South Pasadena Unified School District students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Pasadena Unified School District?
South Pasadena Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is South Pasadena Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,536 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,624 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 95%
  • : 79%
  • : 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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