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 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 13,999 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Pasadena Unified School District, which is ranked #802 of all 1,931 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
0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
26 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,048 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
8,234 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
55%
# Black Students
1,411 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
2,401 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
17%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
838 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
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:
1,120
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,035
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,011
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,016
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,046
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,012
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,006
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,111
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,038
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,157
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,120
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,156
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,171
453,495
# 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 $21,559 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,063 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Pasadena Unified School District?
Pasadena Unified School District manages 23 public schools serving 13,999 students.
What is the rank of Pasadena Unified School District?
Pasadena Unified School District is ranked #802 out of 1,931 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?
59% of Pasadena Unified School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% 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 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pasadena Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,063 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 23 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 13,999 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
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
