Excellent
#1314 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
South Pasadena Senior High
High School · South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena, CA
A South Pasadena Unified high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1401 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030
- Math 66% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 87% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Pasadena Senior High score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 76% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Pasadena Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,743/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South 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
$128,105
Median home value
$1,545,100
Median rent
$2,218/mo
College educated
72.7%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
South Pasadena Unified
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,404NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Pasadena Senior High is listed in South Pasadena Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Pasadena Senior High
South Pasadena Senior High is a public high school in South Pasadena, CA, part of South Pasadena Unified, serving approximately 1,494 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,314 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Pasadena Senior High
What grades does South Pasadena Senior High serve?
South Pasadena Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Pasadena Senior High?
South Pasadena Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pasadena Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pasadena Senior High is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Pasadena Senior High rank in CA?
South Pasadena Senior High ranks #1,314 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is South Pasadena Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
South Pasadena Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 South Pasadena Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Pasadena Senior High has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Pasadena Senior High a charter school?
No, South Pasadena Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Pasadena Senior High a Title I school?
No, South Pasadena Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Pasadena Senior High?
16.7% of students at South Pasadena Senior 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (626) 441-5820
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91030)
- 26,297
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 91030; 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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