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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Diversity
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Teachers
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College Prep
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Clubs & Activities
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Administration
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Sports
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Food
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Resources & Facilities
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Pasadena High School is a highly rated, public school located in PASADENA, CA. It has 1,609 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 29% of students are at least proficient in math and 61% in reading.
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About
About Pasadena High School...
- Gifted Prog. Offered
- High School
- IB Offered
- School District
- Pasadena Unified School District
- California
- Pasadena
Pasadena High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
61%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
29%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
93%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1200
242
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
26
58
responses
AP Enrollment
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Popular Colleges
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University of California - Los Angeles
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University of Southern California
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University of California - San Diego
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University of California - Irvine
235 Students
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California State University - Northridge
232 Students
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University of California - Santa Barbara
206 Students
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San Diego State University
197 Students
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University of California - Davis
190 Students
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Pasadena City College
189 Students
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Living in the Area
Pasadena
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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$97,818
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$2,100
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$981,600
National
$281,900
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Culture & Safety
Poll
71%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.35 responses
Poll
86%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.35 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
155 responses
The Turkey Tussle and annual football game
22%
Great atmosphere the week of the Turkey Tussle!
13%
Mother Land
12%
Brotherhood Assembly
10%
Hello Goodbye Assembly
9%
Senior Hike
8%
Grad Night
7%
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Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,609
Free or Reduced Lunch
74%
67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.39 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.39 responses
72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.39 responses
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
21:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
Average salary for all teachers within the district.
$90,028
Teachers in First/Second Year
24%
55%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.55 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.55 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.55 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
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Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$15,428/ year
National
$12,239
82%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.57 responses
37%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.57 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.57 responses
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Pasadena High School Reviews
Rating 3.47 out of 5 391 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
After going to PHS for 4 years, this school has incredible culture and tradition to be discovered. As a student in our music program, I have many issues with the school district's relation to us. First of all, we get very little funding, with most of our money earned coming from fundraisers, and the district is really bad at managing busses. On one occasion, they lost our bus forums and we had to carpool to a competition.
- Senior
- 27 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
Overall positive experience, was a former athlete that took many AP classes throughout my high school career. Pasadena High School offered every AP class that I wanted and/or needed. The campus was diverse and filled with people from a vast array of backgrounds. The sports facilities were standard with football receiving the best of the facilities. The teachers were mainly friendly and taught me everything I needed to prepare for college.
- Alum
- 3 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
I enjoyed my time here, I believe it’s a great school that has some slight problems but overall they’re just surface flaws that can be easily remedied.
- Senior
- 6 days ago
