Enrollment
1,206
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pasadena, CA
John Muir High
Federal NCES profile for John Muir High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062994004681
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Muir High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John Muir High has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Pasadena, CA.
School address
District: Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 062994004681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Muir High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Muir High
John Muir High is a high-poverty, large high school in Pasadena, California, enrolling 1,206 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,206 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 589 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pasadena's high schools, it stands alongside Pasadena High (1,303 students): John Muir High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.7:1 vs 17.6:1).
Pasadena Unified also operates Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students) and Pasadena High (1,303 students) alongside John Muir High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Muir High compares
John Muir High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,206
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$17,889
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.4%
African American 20.3%
White 8.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, John Muir High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasadena Unified, which includes John Muir High.
$17,889
Per student
+8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 40.3%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John Muir High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Fundamental | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pasadena High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blair High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Madre Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Muir High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Pasadena
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,206 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John Muir High
How many students attend John Muir High?
John Muir High has 1,206 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pasadena, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Muir High?
The student-teacher ratio at John Muir High is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Muir High?
75.8% of students at John Muir High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Muir High?
The largest demographic group at John Muir High is Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment, in Pasadena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Muir High?
John Muir High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Muir High rank among high schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir High ranks #3 of 3 high 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 high schools in Pasadena on the city page.
Is John Muir High a good school?
John Muir High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pasadena Unified?
Besides John Muir High, Pasadena Unified also operates Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students), Pasadena High (1,303 students), and Blair High (1,053 students). See the Pasadena Unified district page for the complete list.
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