John Muir High vs Octavia E. Butler Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
| Measure | John Muir High Pasadena, California | Octavia E. Butler Magnet Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1227 of 1,343 | #1131 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15942 of 16,910 | #14567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,206 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 14% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.9 vs 15.0).
- •Octavia E. Butler Magnet does better on math proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •John Muir High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Octavia E. Butler Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 76.2%).
- •Octavia E. Butler Magnet does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 22.3).
- •John Muir High is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 481.
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 Octavia E. Butler Magnet?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Muir High and Octavia E. Butler Magnet?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir High: 1,206. Octavia E. Butler Magnet: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir High and Octavia E. Butler Magnet rank in California?
John Muir High is 1227th of 1,343 and Octavia E. Butler Magnet is 1131st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).