1905 N. Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
John Muir High School serves 927 students in grades 9-12.
John Muir High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 927 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • 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 927 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
927 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

John Muir High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of John Muir High School is 0.48, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
68%
56%
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Black
24%
5%
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White
5%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.48
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 5%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 85%.

How many students attend John Muir High School?

927 students attend John Muir High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of John Muir High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of John Muir High School?

John Muir High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 927 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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