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 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
South Pasadena Senior High School's student population of 1,450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Pasadena Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 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
#529 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #529 out of 9,602 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Pasadena Senior High School?
1,450 students attend South Pasadena Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of South Pasadena Senior High School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 25:1, 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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