- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasadena, CA
Cis Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cis Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062994012340
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cis Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- small classes for California
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cis Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cis Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Pasadena, CA.
School address
District: Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 062994012340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Cis Academy shrank from 253 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 16.6 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 062994012340 · Pasadena, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 14.6:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students)
Cis Academy shrank from 253 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 16.6 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cis Academy 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
- Blair High
Blair High
1,053 students
- Jackson Elemen 658
Jackson Elementary
658 students
- This school 234
Cis Academy
234 students
What this shows Cis Academy reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cis Academy compares
Cis Academy 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.5%
White 17.8%
African American 12.2%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Cis Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
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 Cis Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Fundamental | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Muir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cis Academy'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
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cis Academy
How many students attend Cis Academy?
Cis Academy has 234 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Pasadena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cis Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cis Academy is 14.6:1, which is 32% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% lower 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 Cis Academy?
74.3% of students at Cis Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cis Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cis Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment, in Pasadena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cis Academy?
Cis Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cis Academy rank among schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Cis Academy ranks #1 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 Cis Academy, 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.