Pasadena High

2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107

phs.pusd.us

1,609 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pasadena High School (PHS), located on Sierra Madre Boulevard, is a prominent comprehensive secondary school within the Pasadena Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. PHS is known for its strong community spirit and its efforts to balance rigorous college-preparatory coursework with vocational and technical education, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Pasadena High School distinguishes itself through specialized academic programs, such as its robust Law and Public Service Academy and its focus on visual and performing arts. The campus culture is heavily influenced by a long-standing tradition of school pride, often highlighted by its competitive athletic programs and various student-led clubs. By fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social engagement, PHS strives to be a pillar of the local Pasadena community, supporting students in developing the skills necessary to succeed after graduation.

1,609

Total Students

74.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pasadena High
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	867
Black	200
Asian	124
Two or More	90
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
867 (53.9 %)
White
316 (19.7 %)
Black
200 (12.4 %)
Asian
124 (7.7 %)
Two or More
90 (5.6 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pasadena Unified
Phone:	(626)396-5880
Website:	http://phs.pusd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	745
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	136

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 402

Grade 10 391

Grade 11 367

Grade 12 449