South Pasadena Senior High School vs. La Canada High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Pasadena Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
La Canada High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,450 students in grades 9-12, South Pasadena Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,024 students in grades 7-12, La Canada High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,450 students
2,024 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
89%
Graduation Rate
95%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
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303
Grade 8 Students
-
353
Grade 9 Students
392
349
Grade 10 Students
343
364
Grade 11 Students
354
313
Grade 12 Students
361
342
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
33%
31%
% Hispanic
26%
12%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
26%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
9%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
n/a