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Pasadena Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 13,854 students in Pasadena Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pasadena Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
23 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
13,854 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
645 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Pasadena Unified School District, which is ranked #800 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#791 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
22 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,058 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
8,053 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
56%
# Black Students
1,392 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
2,391 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
17%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
888 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,309
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
915
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,012
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,041
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
991
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,031
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,007
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,011
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,097
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,004
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,152
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,091
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,193
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,785 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,252 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$302 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$253 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,785
$19,942
Spending / Student
$18,252
$18,366
Best Pasadena Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Field (Eugene) Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5860
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5860
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Sierra Madre Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
141 West Highland Ave.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 396-5890
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 396-5890
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
Sierra Madre Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 North Canon Ave.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 396-5910
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 396-5910
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2089 Rose Villa St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5730
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5730
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #55.
San Rafael Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1090 Nithsdale Rd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 396-5790
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 396-5790
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #66.
Pasadena High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2925 East Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5880
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,355 students
Rank: #77.
Don Benito Fundamental
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3700 Denair St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5870
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5870
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #88.
Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
593 West Woodbury Rd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5700
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5700
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Rank: #99.
Marshall Fundamental
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
990 North Allen Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5810
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5810
Grades: 6-12
| 1,848 students
Rank: #1010.
Norma Coombs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 Paloma St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5660
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5660
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #1111.
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1065 East Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5720
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5720
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #1212.
Blair High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 South Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5820
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5820
Grades: 6-12
| 1,055 students
Rank: #1313.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 South Madre St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5690
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5690
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Altadena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
743 East Calaveras St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5650
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5650
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Cis Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2925 East Siera Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5883
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5883
Grades: K-12
| 235 students
Rank: #1616.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 East Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5740
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5740
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #1717.
John Muir High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1905 North Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5600
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,133 students
Rank: #1818.
Mckinley
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 South Oak Knoll Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5630
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5630
Grades: K-8
| 616 students
Rank: #1919.
Washington Elementary Stem Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1520 North Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5840
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5840
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #2020.
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 North Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5830
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #2121.
Charles W. Eliot Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2184 North Lake Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: #2222.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Ashtabula St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5780
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5780
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #2323.
Rose City High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 South Hudson Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5620
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pasadena Unified School District?
Pasadena Unified School District manages 23 public schools serving 13,854 students.
What is the rank of Pasadena Unified School District?
Pasadena Unified School District is ranked #800 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pasadena Unified School District?
58% of Pasadena Unified School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pasadena Unified School District?
Pasadena Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pasadena Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,252 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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