John Muir High vs OCS - South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students
OCS - South
Altadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
392 students
| Measure | John Muir High Pasadena, California | OCS - South Altadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1227 of 1,343 | #1164 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15942 of 16,910 | #15470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,206 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 49.5% |
| city | Pasadena | Altadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •OCS - South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 15.9).
- •OCS - South does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 12%).
- •OCS - South does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 32%).
- •OCS - South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 76.2%).
- •OCS - South does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.3).
- •John Muir High is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 392.
- •John Muir High is a public school while OCS - South is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 John Muir High better than OCS - South?
On the Success Index (US), OCS - South ranks higher (64.0 vs 15.9 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 John Muir High and OCS - South?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Altadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir High: 1,206. OCS - South: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir High and OCS - South rank in California?
John Muir High is 1227th of 1,343 and OCS - South is 1164th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).