- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Pasadena, CA
South Pasadena Senior High
Federal NCES profile for South Pasadena Senior 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 063750006338
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Pasadena Senior High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in South Pasadena · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Pasadena Senior High has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Pasadena Senior High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in South Pasadena, CA.
School address
District: South Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 063750006338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
South Pasadena Senior High held near 1,494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.6 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 063750006338 · South Pasadena, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,536 enr · 25.6:1 · 15.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: South Pasadena Middle (1,096 students)
South Pasadena Senior High held near 1,494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.6 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South Pasadena Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Pasadena Senior High
1,536 students
- South Pasadena
South Pasadena Middle
1,096 students
- Marengo Elemen
Marengo Elementary
783 students
- Arroyo Vista E
Arroyo Vista Elementary
667 students
- Monterey Hills 570
Monterey Hills Elementary
570 students
What this shows South Pasadena Senior High reports 1,536 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Pasadena Senior High compares
South Pasadena Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,536 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,536
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,308
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
White 24.4%
Two or More 15.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, South Pasadena Senior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for South Pasadena Unified reports $15,308 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Pasadena Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pasadena Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marengo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Pasadena Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,536 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Pasadena Senior High
How many students attend South Pasadena Senior High?
South Pasadena Senior High has 1,536 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Pasadena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,477 (2022-23) → 1,494 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pasadena Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pasadena Senior High is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Pasadena Senior High?
15.2% of students at South Pasadena Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Pasadena Senior High?
The largest demographic group at South Pasadena Senior High is Asian at 34.0% of enrollment, in South Pasadena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Pasadena Senior High?
South Pasadena Senior 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 South Pasadena Senior High rank among public schools in South Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, South Pasadena Senior High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in South Pasadena, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in South Pasadena Unified?
Besides South Pasadena Senior High, South Pasadena Unified also operates South Pasadena Middle (1,096 students), Marengo Elementary (783 students), and Arroyo Vista Elementary (667 students). See the South Pasadena Unified district page for the complete list.