Pasadena High vs San Diego SCPA
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 191 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pasadena High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,303 students
San Diego SCPA
San Diego · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,297 students
| Measure | Pasadena High Pasadena, California | San Diego SCPA San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #712 of 1,343 | #606 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12285 of 16,910 | #11221 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,303 | 1,297 |
| Enrollment | 1,303 | 1,297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 30% |
| city | Pasadena | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Diego SCPA scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 34.6).
- •San Diego SCPA does better on math proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •San Diego SCPA does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •San Diego SCPA does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 67.6%).
- •Pasadena High does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 24.9).
- •Pasadena High is the larger school with 1,303 students compared with 1,297.
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 Pasadena High better than San Diego SCPA?
On the Success Index (US), San Diego SCPA ranks higher (38.9 vs 34.6 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 Pasadena High and San Diego SCPA?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pasadena High: 1,303. San Diego SCPA: 1,297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pasadena High and San Diego SCPA rank in California?
Pasadena High is 712th of 1,343 and San Diego SCPA is 606th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).