For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,494 students in South Pasadena, CA. The top ranked public high school in South Pasadena, CA is South Pasadena Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Pasadena, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in South Pasadena have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
South Pasadena, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Pasadena Senior High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in South Pasadena, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Pasadena Senior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5820
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,494 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in South Pasadena, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in South Pasadena, CA include South Pasadena Senior High School. South Pasadena has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in South Pasadena?
1 public high schools are located in South Pasadena.
What is the racial composition of students in South Pasadena?
South Pasadena public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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