Public School
South Pasadena Senior High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- South Pasadena, CA
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 435 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C
- Health & Safetygrade A
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade B minus
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
85%
Percent Proficient - Math
69%
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Average SAT
1330
551 responses
Average ACT
30
209 responses
AP Enrollment
39%
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- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$104,308
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,802
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$1,071,000
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 87%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 46 responses
Poll
- 78%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 46 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,446
Free or Reduced Lunch
20%
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 50 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 50 responses
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 50 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$97,105
Teachers in First/Second Year
7.7%
- 59%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 63 responses
- 73%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 63 responses
- 76%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 63 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$12,048 / year
National
$12,239- 84%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 63 responses
- 43%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 63 responses
- 57%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 63 responses
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South Pasadena Senior High School Reviews
Rating 3.67 out of 5 435 reviews
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We have a gorgeous campus! It is outdoors, and there are lots of plants. They look beautiful in the springtime!
The teachers are also incredibly nice, and their classes are fascinating! It is rare to have a teacher who does not want you to do well, and most of them offer tutoring outside of class. Latinx students have reported that they are not very supported here though. A new Latinx club is trying to change that, but the environment is still there.
Socially, most of us have known each other since kindergarten, and new kids often spend years alone. It is a rich school with some snooty people, but most are friendly. It is not dangerous, and I do not know of a bullying problem.
There is a strong emphasis on academics, especially STEM, but this makes many students stressed. I know several people who have been turned away from the counselors, and some of them were harming themselves. The mental health department is the school's weakest point, in my opinion.
The teachers are also incredibly nice, and their classes are fascinating! It is rare to have a teacher who does not want you to do well, and most of them offer tutoring outside of class. Latinx students have reported that they are not very supported here though. A new Latinx club is trying to change that, but the environment is still there.
Socially, most of us have known each other since kindergarten, and new kids often spend years alone. It is a rich school with some snooty people, but most are friendly. It is not dangerous, and I do not know of a bullying problem.
There is a strong emphasis on academics, especially STEM, but this makes many students stressed. I know several people who have been turned away from the counselors, and some of them were harming themselves. The mental health department is the school's weakest point, in my opinion.
South Pasadena High School was a good place to go to school. I can't say I had the best time of my life, but I would say that is because it's High School and stress comes alongside it. When it comes to the campus, it is a large and diverse campus with an array of students and teachers. The teachers are for the most part good, but in some classes I have ended up having to teach myself the content. Although some teachers don't meet my expectations, there are plenty of tutoring opportunities, finds prep and counselor aid. The counselors are fantastic and try to cater to your academic and mental needs as much as they can. High School is not perfect, but South Pasadena does a good job at making it the best time it can be!
The admins are horrible, especially Ms. Wichman - yells at students for asking her questions or coming into her office, refuses to do work, does absolutely nothing to help you, would rather have every student at the school on the same exact path, etc. Certain teachers are amazing, especially AP teachers, but regular/honors teachers have questionable ethics and teaching abilities - aka over half of the kids in the class have absolutely no idea what is being taught or the class goes so slow you might as well take a nap. The school district is so underfunded, programs and classes are cut all the time - Honors Chemistry and Academic Decathalon just this year. Don't come here if you like STEM, every program in STEM is completely underfunded and all the money goes to football and the play/musicals/humanities. Many students here are very liberal and will turn on anyone who is conservative or remotely not as liberal as they are.