South Pasadena Senior High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025South Pasadena, California 91030 · South Pasadena Unified
#41 of 1,343 high schools in California
#1814 of 16,910 nationally
About South Pasadena Senior High
South Pasadena Senior High is a public high located in South Pasadena, in the South Pasadena Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,536 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 41st of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,536.
There are 5 schools in South Pasadena; South Pasadena Senior High ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)85%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Pasadena Senior High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Pasadena Senior High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South Pasadena Middle
South Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,096 students · 391 m away
Marengo Elementary
South Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
783 students · 645 m away
Monterey Hills Elementary
South Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students · 1.2 km away
Arroyo Vista Elementary
South Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students · 1.3 km away
Sierra Vista Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
164 students · 1.6 km away
Park Elementary
Alhambra · Public elementary · Grades K–8
581 students · 1.8 km away
Blair High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,053 students · 2.0 km away
San Pascual Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math (STEAM) Magnet
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
249 students · 2.0 km away
Garfield Elementary
Alhambra · Public elementary · Grades K–8
577 students · 2.1 km away
Emery Park Elementary
Alhambra · Public elementary · Grades K–8
383 students · 2.4 km away
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Diamond Ranch High
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Pasadena Senior High a good school?
South Pasadena Senior High has a Success Index (US) of 76.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #41 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Pasadena Senior High rank in California?
South Pasadena Senior High ranks #41 of 1,343 high schools in California and #1814 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Pasadena Senior High?
South Pasadena Senior High had 1,536 students in 2025.
Is South Pasadena Senior High a elementary school or a high school?
South Pasadena Senior High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Pasadena Senior High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Pasadena Senior High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.