Below Average
#8413 of 9,539 schools in CA
Learning Works
High School · Learning Works District
90 North Daisy Ave., Pasadena, CA 91107
Enrollment
186
Student-Teacher
26.6:1
Score
4.1
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
186
Student-Teacher
26.6:1
Score
4.1
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,413 of 9,539
In Pasadena
#19 of 21
public schools
Academic growth
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Learning Works
High School in Pasadena · grades 7th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Learning Works
Learning Works is a public high school in Pasadena, CA, part of Learning Works District. Learning Works serves approximately 186 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Learning Works has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,413 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Learning Works show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 186 students, Learning Works 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.
Test scores at Learning Works sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Learning Works runs 26.6:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Learning Works — Students at Learning Works score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
89.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.9/10.
How Learning Works Compares
See how Learning Works performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
90 North Daisy Ave., Pasadena, CA 91107
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Learning Works may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Pasadena High (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Options For Youth - Duarte Inc (rated 2.6/10, 0.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Pasadena, see our Pasadena schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WALDEN SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Options For Youth - Duarte Inc Pasadena | 0.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Teaching Great Children Pasadena | 0.6 mi | — |
| Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Pasadena | 0.7 mi | — |
| ASSUMPTION OF THE BVM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| St. Gregory's A. & M. Hovsepian School Pasadena | 0.7 mi | — |
| ST GREGORYS A & M HOVSEPIAN SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Norma Coombs Elementary Pasadena | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Willard Elementary Pasadena | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| SAN MARINO MONTESSORI Pasadena | 0.8 mi | — |
| Pasadena High Pasadena | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| CIS Academy Pasadena | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Villa Esperanza Services Pasadena | 0.9 mi | — |
| VILLA ESPERANZA SERVICES Pasadena | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Hamilton Elementary Pasadena | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Marianne Frostig Center of Educational Therapy Pasadena | 1.1 mi | — |
| Saints Felicitas and Perpetua School San Marino | 1.4 mi | — |
| SS FELICITAS & PERPETUA SCHOOL San Marino | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Field (Eugene) Elementary Pasadena | 1.3 mi | 9.3 |
| Clairbourn School San Gabriel | 1.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91107 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$124,880
Median Home Value
$1,106,600
Median Rent
$2,311/mo
Population
32,944
College Educated
58.9%
Homeownership
60.2%
Avg Commute
27.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Median Age
43.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Learning Works
What grades does Learning Works serve?
Learning Works serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Learning Works?
Learning Works has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning Works?
The student-teacher ratio at Learning Works is 26.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Learning Works rank in CA?
Learning Works ranks #8,413 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Learning Works's MySchoolScout rating?
Learning Works has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Learning Works?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Learning Works has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Learning Works a charter school?
Yes, Learning Works is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Learning Works a Title I school?
No, Learning Works is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Learning Works?
89.8% of students at Learning Works qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.8%
- Phone
- (626) 564-2871
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
Resources & Links
District
Learning Works District- District Enrollment
- 186
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,538
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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