Blair High vs McKinley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blair High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,053 students
McKinley
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–8
538 students
| Measure | Blair High Pasadena, California | McKinley Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #798 of 1,343 | #3651 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13039 of 16,910 | #40863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,053 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 31% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blair High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 26.3).
- •McKinley does better on math proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •Blair High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Blair High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 78.4%).
- •Blair High does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.6).
- •Blair High is the larger school with 1,053 students compared with 538.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blair High better than McKinley?
On the Success Index (US), Blair High ranks higher (31.3 vs 26.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blair High and McKinley?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blair High: 1,053. McKinley: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blair High and McKinley rank in California?
Blair High is 798th of 1,343 and McKinley is 3651st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).