Serving 1,609 students in grades 9-12, Pasadena High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Pasadena High School's student population of 1,609 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Pasadena High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pasadena High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3306 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
54%
55%
Black
12%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Pasadena High School is ranked #3306 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pasadena High School often compared to?
Pasadena High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Muir High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pasadena High School?
The graduation rate of Pasadena High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pasadena High School?
1,609 students attend Pasadena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pasadena High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 12% 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 High School?
Pasadena High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pasadena High School offer ?
Pasadena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pasadena High School part of?
Pasadena High School is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
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