Serving 1,536 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 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: South Pasadena Senior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire South Pasadena school district, covering approximately 3.4 square miles. Typically, it takes about 5-10 minutes to drive to the school from anywhere within the zone, with the furthest edge being 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Pasadena Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Pasadena Senior High School's student population of 1,536 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,536 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
South Pasadena Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Pasadena Senior High School is 0.75, which is more 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
#537 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
34%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Pasadena Senior High School's ranking?
South Pasadena Senior High School is ranked #537 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are South Pasadena Senior High School often compared to?
South Pasadena Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Canada High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Pasadena Senior High School?
The graduation rate of South Pasadena Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend South Pasadena Senior High School?
1,536 students attend South Pasadena Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of South Pasadena Senior High School students are Asian, 25% 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 Senior High School?
South Pasadena Senior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Pasadena Senior High School offer ?
South Pasadena Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Pasadena Senior High School part of?
South Pasadena Senior High School is part of South Pasadena Unified School District.
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