- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062994004681
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+121 students YoY
John Muir High grew from 1,012 students in 2022-23 to 1,133 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 47.8 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+121 students YoY 062994004681 · Pasadena, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,206 enr · 25.7:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students)
John Muir High grew from 1,012 students in 2022-23 to 1,133 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 47.8 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Muir 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
- This school
John Muir High
1,206 students
- Blair High
Blair High
1,053 students
- Jackson Elemen 658
Jackson Elementary
658 students
- Sierra Madre E 652
Sierra Madre Elementary
652 students
What this shows John Muir High reports 1,206 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Muir High compares
John Muir High is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Pasadena Unified reports $21,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,303
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,206 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,012 (2022-23) → 1,133 (2023-24), up 121.
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.