CIS Academy

2925 E. Siera Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107

cis.pusd.us

253 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

CIS Academy, located on East Sierra Madre Boulevard, is a specialized educational program operating within the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD). The academy is designed to serve as an alternative learning environment, focusing on providing personalized academic support for students who may benefit from a non-traditional classroom setting. Its mission centers on helping students overcome academic challenges, earn necessary credits, and develop the skills required for graduation and future success.

The school emphasizes a structured yet flexible curriculum that allows students to progress at their own pace. By maintaining a smaller campus atmosphere, CIS Academy fosters closer relationships between faculty and students, ensuring that each individual receives targeted attention to address their specific educational needs. Through its integration with the broader Pasadena Unified School District, the academy remains committed to preparing its students for college, career, and long-term personal growth.

253

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CIS Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	163
Black	35
Asian	4
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
163 (64.9 %)
White
35 (13.9 %)
Black
35 (13.9 %)
Two or More
10 (4.0 %)
Asian
4 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pasadena Unified
Phone:	(626)396-5883
Website:	http://cis.pusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 11

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 14

Grade 9 17

Grade 10 25