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#5493 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rose City High (continuation)
High School · Pasadena Unified · Pasadena, CA
A Pasadena Unified high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
351 South Hudson Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
- Math 8% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 5% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rose City High (continuation) score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 6% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 7% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rose City High (continuation) 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 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 88Very 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
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Academy Pasadena DowntownPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Fusion Academy Pasadena DowntownPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Polytechnic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 871 | Compare → |
| Living Waters AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 6 | 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
- #16 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
Rose City High (continuation) is listed in Pasadena Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rose City High (continuation)
Rose City High (continuation) is a public high school in Pasadena, CA, part of Pasadena Unified, serving approximately 165 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,493 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rose City High (continuation)
What grades does Rose City High (continuation) serve?
Rose City High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rose City High (continuation)?
Rose City High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose City High (continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose City High (continuation) is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rose City High (continuation) rank in CA?
Rose City High (continuation) ranks #5,493 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rose City High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Rose City High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Rose City High (continuation)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rose City High (continuation) has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rose City High (continuation) a charter school?
No, Rose City High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rose City High (continuation) a Title I school?
No, Rose City High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rose City High (continuation)?
92.1% of students at Rose City High (continuation) 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (626) 396-5620
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91101)
- 20,814
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 91101; 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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