Pasadena High School is the first established high school in Pasadena, Texas, located along Texas State Highway 225. It serves grades 9th through 12 and is part of the Pasadena Independent School District. The principal is Mrs. Laura Gomez. Pasadena High School's mascot is an eagle named "Baldy".
Serving 2,209 students in grades 9-12, Pasadena High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pasadena High School's student population of 2,209 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 146 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
146 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Pasadena High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pasadena High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5376 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pasadena High School's ranking?
Pasadena High School is ranked #5376 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pasadena High School often compared to?
Pasadena High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pasadena Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pasadena High School?
The graduation rate of Pasadena High School is 84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pasadena High School?
2,209 students attend Pasadena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pasadena High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pasadena High School?
Pasadena High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pasadena High School offer ?
Pasadena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pasadena High School part of?
Pasadena High School is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
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