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7.0 avg / 10

Pasadena Unified School District

School District · Pasadena, California

Students: 13,978
Teachers (FTE): 651

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

23

14 elem, 3 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,565

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#163 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,565

+$3,918 vs California median

District size

13,978 students

Much larger than California median

About Pasadena Unified

Pasadena Unified is a Pasadena, California school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 13,978 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.5:1. The district invests $21,565 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.0/10, Pasadena Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Pasadena High, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Pasadena Unified students show an average math proficiency of 35.7% and ELA proficiency of 44.9%.

The district includes 14 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Pasadena Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 35.7%
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ELA Proficiency 44.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Pasadena Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Pasadena
Total Enrollment
13,978
Teachers (FTE)
651
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pasadena Unified?

Pasadena Unified has 23 schools in total — 14 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Pasadena Unified?

The average composite rating for Pasadena Unified is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pasadena Unified?

Pasadena Unified spends $21,565 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pasadena Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pasadena Unified is 21.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pasadena Unified?

Pasadena High is the highest-rated school in Pasadena Unified with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Pasadena Unified?

Across schools in Pasadena Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pasadena Unified compare to other districts in California?

Pasadena Unified has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.0/10
Math Proficiency
35.7%
ELA Proficiency
44.9%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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