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South Pasadena Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,624 students in South Pasadena Unified School District.
Public Schools in South Pasadena Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.75, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
4,624 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)84%
51%
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,599 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
35%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,084 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
56%
# Black Students
63 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,127 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
24%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
741 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
350
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
324
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
342
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
330
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
342
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
340
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
367
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
373
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
406
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
392
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
343
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
354
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
361
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,570 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,536 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,570
$19,801
Spending / Student
$20,536
$18,236
Best South Pasadena Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marengo Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Marengo Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5850
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5850
Grades: K-5
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Arroyo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
335 El Centro St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5840
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5840
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #33.
South Pasadena Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Fair Oaks
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 1,146 students
Rank: #44.
Monterey Hills Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1624 Via Del Rey
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5860
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5860
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #55.
South Pasadena Senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5820
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,450 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Pasadena Unified School District?
South Pasadena Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,624 students.
What is the racial composition of students in South Pasadena Unified School District?
35% of South Pasadena Unified School District students are Asian, 24% 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 Unified School District?
South Pasadena Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is South Pasadena Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,536 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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