For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 9,362 students in Pasadena, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pasadena, CA are Pasadena High School, Marshall Fundamental and Blair High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pasadena, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pasadena have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Pasadena, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 52%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marshall Fundamental, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pasadena, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pasadena High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2925 East Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5880
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,355 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Marshall Fundamental
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
990 North Allen Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5810
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5810
Gr: 6-12 | 1,848 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Blair High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 South Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5820
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5820
Gr: 6-12 | 1,055 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Cis Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2925 East Siera Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5883
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5883
Gr: K-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
John Muir High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1905 North Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5600
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,133 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 204-2500
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 204-2500
Gr: 7-12 | 3,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Learning Works
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 North Daisy Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-2871
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-2871
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Rose City High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 South Hudson Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5620
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Pasadena, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1135 South Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Celerity Exa Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
136 W. Peoria St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(310) 486-6620
Pasadena, CA 91103
(310) 486-6620
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5670
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5670
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1259 Linda Vista Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 793-2197
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 793-2197
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Nia Educational Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
Po Box 92976
Pasadena, CA 91109
(626) 798-7900
Pasadena, CA 91109
(626) 798-7900
Gr: 6-10 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
320 N. Halstead St., Ste. 220
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 962-3311
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 962-3311
Gr: 7-12 | 1,934 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
199 South Los Robles
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 685-9300
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 685-9300
Gr: 7-12 | 2,149 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Options For Youth-burbank Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1610 W. Burbank Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(818) 566-7525
Pasadena, CA 91101
(818) 566-7525
Gr: K-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rhythms Of The Village Charter High School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
482 West Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-4732
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-4732
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
315 N. Pasadena Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5770
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5770
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pasadena, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pasadena, CA include Pasadena High School, Marshall Fundamental and Blair High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pasadena?
8 public high schools are located in Pasadena.
What is the racial composition of students in Pasadena?
Pasadena public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pasadena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pasadena include: John Muir High School vs. Blair High School, John Muir High School vs. Pasadena High School, Blair High School vs. John Muir High School