For the 2026 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 66% (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 97%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Pasadena Senior High School, with 97% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Pasadena Senior High School
(Math: 66% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,494 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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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