- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasadena, CA
Blair High
Federal NCES profile for Blair High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062994004662
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blair High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Blair High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blair High ranks #3 of 4 schools in Pasadena, CA.
School address
District: Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 062994004662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Blair High shrank from 1,117 students in 2022-23 to 1,055 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 58.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 062994004662 · Pasadena, CA Other · MID · TRAD
1,053 enr · 19.9:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students)
Blair High shrank from 1,117 students in 2022-23 to 1,055 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 58.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Blair High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall Funda
Marshall Fundamental
1,689 students
- Pasadena High
Pasadena High
1,303 students
- John Muir High
John Muir High
1,206 students
- This school
Blair High
1,053 students
- Jackson Elemen 658
Jackson Elementary
658 students
- Sierra Madre E 652
Sierra Madre Elementary
652 students
What this shows Blair High reports 1,053 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blair High compares
Blair High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,053
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
White 19.3%
African American 7.0%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Blair High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Unified reports $21,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blair High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Fundamental | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Madre Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blair High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Pasadena
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,053 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blair High
How many students attend Blair High?
Blair High has 1,053 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasadena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,117 (2022-23) → 1,055 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair High?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair High is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blair High?
55.8% of students at Blair High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blair High?
The largest demographic group at Blair High is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Pasadena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blair High?
Blair High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blair High rank among schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Blair High ranks #3 of 4 schools in Pasadena, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Unified?
Besides Blair High, Pasadena Unified also operates Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students), Pasadena High (1,303 students), and John Muir High (1,206 students). See the Pasadena Unified district page for the complete list.