Pasadena Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 13,854 students in Pasadena Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pasadena Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Pasadena Unified School District, which is ranked #800 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
22 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,058 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
8,053 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
56%
# Black Students
1,392 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
2,391 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
17%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
888 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,309
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
915
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,012
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,041
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
991
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,031
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,007
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,011
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,097
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,004
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,152
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,091
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,193
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,785 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,252 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Pasadena Unified School District?
Pasadena Unified School District manages 23 public schools serving 13,854 students.
What is the rank of Pasadena Unified School District?
Pasadena Unified School District is ranked #800 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pasadena Unified School District?
58% of Pasadena Unified School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pasadena Unified School District?
Pasadena Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pasadena Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,252 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 23 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 13,854 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
