Learning Works vs Pasadena High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Learning Works
Pasadena · Charter high · Grades 7–12
212 students
Pasadena High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,303 students
| Measure | Learning Works Pasadena, California | Pasadena High Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1324 of 1,343 | #712 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16623 of 16,910 | #12285 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 212 | 1,303 |
| Enrollment | 212 | 1,303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 26% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pasadena High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 9.8).
- •Pasadena High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 5%).
- •Pasadena High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 5%).
- •Pasadena High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 75.5%).
- •Pasadena High does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 26.5).
- •Pasadena High is the larger school with 1,303 students compared with 212.
- •Learning Works is a charter school while Pasadena High is a public 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 Learning Works better than Pasadena High?
On the Success Index (US), Pasadena High ranks higher (34.6 vs 9.8 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 Learning Works and Pasadena High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Learning Works: 212. Pasadena High: 1,303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Learning Works and Pasadena High rank in California?
Learning Works is 1324th of 1,343 and Pasadena High is 712th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).