John Muir High School is a four-year comprehensive secondary school in Pasadena, California, United States and is a part of the Pasadena Unified School District. The school is named after preservationist John Muir.
Serving 1,206 students in grades 9-12, John Muir 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Muir High serves the west part of Pasadena, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 17.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Muir High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
John Muir High School's student population of 1,206 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
School Motto
Mustangs will learn to dream, be empowered, and have purpose.
School Rankings
John Muir 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 John Muir High School is 0.55, 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
#6006 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
9%
20%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Muir High School's ranking?
John Muir High School is ranked #6006 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Muir High School often compared to?
John Muir High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pasadena High School, Blair High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Muir High School?
The graduation rate of John Muir High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend John Muir High School?
1,206 students attend John Muir High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of John Muir High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Muir High School?
John Muir High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Muir High School offer ?
John Muir High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Muir High School part of?
John Muir High School is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
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