Public School
Pasadena High School
- B+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Pasadena, CA
- 340 reviews
- AcademicsB+
- DiversityA
- TeachersB-
- College PrepB+
- Clubs & ActivitiesC+
- Health & SafetyB+
- AdministrationC+
- SportsC+
- FoodC-
- Resources & FacilitiesD+
- School District
- Pasadena Unified School District
Address
2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
Telephone
(626) 396-5880
Website
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- Cost of LivingD+
- Good for FamiliesA-
- HousingC-
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$76,264
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,494
National
$949Median Home Value
$689,700
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 74%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.31 responses
Poll
- 87%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.31 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,871
Free or Reduced Lunch
60%
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.35 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.35 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.35 responses
Teachers
- 52%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.50 responses
- 66%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.50 responses
- 68%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.50 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$13,246/ year
National
$12,239- 79%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.53 responses
- 34%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.53 responses
- 64%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.53 responses
Pasadena High School Reviews
340 reviews
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I liked the people and friends that I was able to meet and make at Pasadena High School. I enjoyed many of the AP classes as well. However, much of the administration does not seem involved enough in the well-being of the students (although a few do). The teachers, for the most part, are caring and friendly. Since it’s a public school, there is no special treatment given to students. You are expected to figure out everything yourself because most of the counselors don’t tell you anything. However, I truly did love Pasadena High School. There were so many classes and people and teachers and clubs that made it so fantastic and amazing. I looked forward to going to certain classes! I even enjoyed homecoming and prom and all the little school traditions PHS has. PHS is a really good school, even with its downfalls. I’ve had an amazing experience. One I know I’ll neber forget. I’m so glad I was able to go to PHS.
My experience at Pasadena High School has changed my life. Entering high school, I was in need of motivation. Going to school everyday was something I viewed as mandatory; I never wanted to do any of my work and I was only enrolled in common core classes. With the exposure to Pasadena High, I was guided in the right direction and given the necessary tools to sculpt myself as an individual who would be ready for life after high school. I now am a senior in high school and I have taken four AP classes and a total of three honor classes. All of my teachers were willing to sacrifice their time after school providing tutoring for a student like me who needed the help. Also, my counselors and mentors, provided through Pasadena High have aided in my success by communicating any information that they thought was necessary for me to be college ready, as well as their expert advice. Today, I view school as a competitive challenge that I am excited to take part in.
Pasadena High School is overall a pretty good school in my opinion. I think one of the biggest things that I’ve noticed is that if a student wants to get into a good college, they HAVE to be self driven. The administration and teachers honestly do their best to get kids to work but there is an increble lack of motivation in the student body in my opinion. Personally, I think PHS is what you make it. If you sign up for challenging courses, work hard, motivate yourself, get involved and stay on track, PHS can provide amazing opportunities. On the other hand however, students with a lack of motivation, that often slack off and ignore opportunities will tend to fall behind. This is not a place that babies you. You are expected to take responsibility and advocate for yourself. This school can be very great, but it can also be very bad. In my opinion that’s up to the student.