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#652 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 36% of private schools
Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown
High School
35 N LAKE AVE #160, Pasadena, CA 91101
Enrollment
31
Student-Teacher
2.7:1
Score
6.7
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
31
Student-Teacher
2.7:1
Score
6.7
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#652 of 1,787
In Pasadena
#14 of 21
public schools
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Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown
High School in Pasadena · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown
Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown is a private high school in Pasadena, CA. Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown serves approximately 31 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #652 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.7 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 31 students, Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 2.7:1 students to teachers, Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Pasadena, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown (this school) | 6.7 |
| Rose City High (Continuation) | 6.0 |
| McKinley | 3.8 |
| Blair High | 7.2 |
| Marshall Fundamental | 7.9 |
| Octavia E. Butler Magnet | 6.8 |
| Learning Works | 4.1 |
| Alma Fuerte Public | 7.6 |
| Pasadena High | 8.0 |
| CIS Academy | 7.7 |
| John Muir High | 6.9 |
| Options For Youth - Duarte Inc | 2.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
35 N LAKE AVE #160, Pasadena, CA 91101
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown may also want to explore other high schools in the area. POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Twentieth Street Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Los Angeles), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE WAVERLY SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Pasadena, see our Pasadena schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown Pasadena | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bridge Global Academy Pasadena | 0.4 mi | — |
| Rose City High (Continuation) Pasadena | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| Living Waters Academy Pasadena | 0.4 mi | — |
| McKinley Pasadena | 0.5 mi | 3.8 |
| ENCHANTED CASTLE PASADENA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.6 mi | — |
| Twentieth Street Elementary Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| St. Philip the Apostle Pasadena | 0.7 mi | — |
| ST PHILIP THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| FRIENDS WESTERN SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Mayfield Junior School Pasadena | 0.8 mi | — |
| MAYFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Madison Elementary Pasadena | 0.9 mi | 4.4 |
| International School of Los Angeles-PAS Pasadena | 0.8 mi | — |
| INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES - PASADENA Pasadena | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| St. Andrew Catholic School Pasadena | 1.0 mi | — |
| THE WAVERLY SCHOOL Pasadena | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary Pasadena | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Sequoyah School Pasadena | 1.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91101 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$94,180
Median Home Value
$687,300
Median Rent
$2,282/mo
Population
20,814
College Educated
62.7%
Homeownership
15.4%
Avg Commute
24.7 min
Poverty Rate
18.3%
Median Age
36.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ARCHBISHOP HANNA HIGH SCHOOL Sonoma, CA | 6.7 |
| Eagle Tree Continuation Carson, CA | 6.7 |
| FUSION ACADEMY-HUNTINGTON BEACH Huntington Beach, CA | 6.7 |
| Monroe High (Continuation) Tehachapi, CA | 6.7 |
| Pinnacles High Soledad, CA | 6.7 |
| REACH Academy Santa Ana, CA | 6.7 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
- Phone
- (626) 500-0050
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