Very Good
#3146 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Blair High
High School · Pasadena Unified · Pasadena, CA
A Pasadena Unified high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
1201 South Marengo Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106
- Math 25% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Blair High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Blair High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pasadena), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,213
Median home value
$966,700
Median rent
$2,096/mo
College educated
63.2%
Homeownership
34.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westridge School for GirlsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.5 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Irl - Westmoreland AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Westridge School for GirlsPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | 4–12 | 0.7 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| SequoyahPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 387 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pasadena Unified
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #10 of 23
- District spending per student
- $21,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blair High is listed in Pasadena Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blair High
Blair High is a public high school in Pasadena, CA, part of Pasadena Unified, serving approximately 1,055 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,146 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blair High
What grades does Blair High serve?
Blair High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Blair High?
Blair High has an enrollment of approximately 1,055 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair High?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair High is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blair High rank in CA?
Blair High ranks #3,146 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Blair High's MySchoolScout rating?
Blair High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blair High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blair High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Blair High a charter school?
No, Blair High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blair High a Title I school?
No, Blair High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blair High?
65.4% of students at Blair High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (626) 396-5820
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91106)
- 23,217
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91106; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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