- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pasadena, CA
Pasadena High
Federal NCES profile for Pasadena 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 062994004684
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pasadena High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- small classes for California
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pasadena High has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pasadena High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pasadena, CA.
School address
District: Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 062994004684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-254 students YoY
Pasadena High shrank from 1,609 students in 2022-23 to 1,355 in 2023-24 (-15.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 74.7 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-254 students YoY 062994004684 · Pasadena, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,303 enr · 17.6:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students)
Pasadena High shrank from 1,609 students in 2022-23 to 1,355 in 2023-24 (-15.8%). Teacher FTE lost 74.7 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pasadena High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall Funda
Marshall Fundamental
1,689 students
- This school
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
- Sierra Madre E 652
Sierra Madre Elementary
652 students
What this shows Pasadena High reports 1,303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pasadena High compares
Pasadena 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,303 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,303
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.3%
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 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
White 19.1%
African American 11.8%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Pasadena High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Pasadena High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Fundamental | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Muir High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair High | Similar size | Similar 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 Pasadena High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~1,303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pasadena High
How many students attend Pasadena High?
Pasadena High has 1,303 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pasadena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,609 (2022-23) → 1,355 (2023-24), down 254.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasadena High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pasadena High is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% 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 Pasadena High?
59.5% of students at Pasadena High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pasadena High?
The largest demographic group at Pasadena High is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Pasadena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pasadena High?
Pasadena High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Pasadena High rank among high schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Pasadena High ranks #2 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 Pasadena High, Pasadena Unified also operates Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students), John Muir High (1,206 students), and Blair High (1,053 students). See the Pasadena Unified district page for the complete list.