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#652 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 36% of private schools

Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown

High School · Pasadena, CA

A private high school in Pasadena, CA serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

35 N LAKE AVE #160, Pasadena, CA 91101

  • 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
D1.4 / 10
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School Day Length5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours850
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.9 / 10
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Diversity Index77%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-1.6 / 10
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Enrollment31
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown 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 97Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 66Good Transit
  • Bike 79Very Bikeable
  • 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

$94,180

Median home value

$687,300

Median rent

$2,282/mo

College educated

62.7%

Homeownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

18.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White25.8%
Black25.8%
Hispanic25.8%
Two or More12.9%
Asian9.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fusion Academy Pasadena DowntownPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–120.0 mi31Compare →
Living Waters AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.4 mi6Compare →
Rose City High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified6.09–120.5 mi165Compare →
Polytechnic SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2privateK–120.8 mi871Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown is listed in Pasadena, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown

Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown is a private high school in Pasadena, CA, serving approximately 31 students in grades 6th-12th with a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #652 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown

What grades does Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown serve?

Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown?

Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown?

The student-teacher ratio at Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown is 2.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown rank in CA?

Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown ranks #652 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown's MySchoolScout rating?

Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown a private school?

Yes, Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown a religious school?

No, Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
31
Gender Split
68% M / 32% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
5 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Los Angeles County
Area population (ZIP 91101)
20,814
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
36.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 91101; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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