Performance
Pasadena High — Academic Performance
Standardised assessments, graduation outcomes and college-readiness metrics for Pasadena High in Pasadena, California.
Headline Indicator
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Science (CAST)
California Science Test, percentage meeting or exceeding the standard, 2025
CAASPP
28%
Met or exceeded the standard
2025
9%
Exceeded the standard
305
Students tested
| Grade | Met or exceeded | Exceeded | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 28% | 9% | 305 |
Source: test_scores, CAASPP science results for 2025. Percentages are of students with a reported score. Results for very small groups are suppressed by the state and show as -.
Results by Student Group
CAASPP 2025, percentage meeting or exceeding the standard for each reported student group
| Student group | English Language Arts | Mathematics | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| All students | 56% 321 tested | 26% 324 tested | 28% 305 tested |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 62% 139 tested | 19% 142 tested | 27% 129 tested |
| Male | 52% 182 tested | 31% 182 tested | 28% 176 tested |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Asian | 75% 20 tested | 60% 20 tested | 48% 21 tested |
| Black or African American | 55% 44 tested | 13% 46 tested | 9% 43 tested |
| Filipino | 82% 11 tested | 27% 11 tested | - |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47% 165 tested | 15% 166 tested | 21% 158 tested |
| White | 68% 56 tested | 48% 56 tested | 53% 51 tested |
| Two or more races | 73% 22 tested | 45% 22 tested | 35% 20 tested |
| Socioeconomic status | |||
| Economically disadvantaged | 48% 212 tested | 17% 215 tested | 20% 202 tested |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 72% 109 tested | 42% 109 tested | 43% 103 tested |
| English learners | |||
| Reclassified fluent English proficient | 46% 71 tested | 16% 69 tested | 16% 69 tested |
| Initial fluent English proficient | 69% 26 tested | 42% 26 tested | 46% 24 tested |
| Ever an English learner | 44% 78 tested | 18% 76 tested | 14% 76 tested |
| Never an English learner | 60% 243 tested | 28% 248 tested | 32% 229 tested |
| English only | 59% 217 tested | 26% 222 tested | 30% 205 tested |
| Disability | |||
| Students with disabilities | 23% 44 tested | 11% 45 tested | 12% 42 tested |
| No reported disability | 62% 277 tested | 28% 279 tested | 30% 263 tested |
| Parent education | |||
| Parent not a high school graduate | 52% 27 tested | 8% 26 tested | 22% 27 tested |
| Parent high school graduate | 44% 50 tested | 17% 52 tested | 10% 48 tested |
| Parent some college | 43% 69 tested | 17% 72 tested | 12% 66 tested |
| Parent college graduate | 69% 83 tested | 32% 82 tested | 38% 77 tested |
| Parent graduate school | 78% 59 tested | 48% 61 tested | 45% 55 tested |
View 15 further student groups reported by the state
| Student group | English Language Arts | Mathematics | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not armed forces family member | 56% 321 tested | 26% 324 tested | 28% 305 tested |
| Not migrant education | 56% 321 tested | 26% 324 tested | 28% 305 tested |
| Not foster youth | 57% 320 tested | 26% 323 tested | 28% 304 tested |
| Not homeless | 56% 316 tested | 26% 319 tested | 27% 301 tested |
| Fluent English proficient and English only | 57% 314 tested | 25% 317 tested | 28% 298 tested |
| Hispanic or Latino (Econ. Disadvantaged) | 44% 131 tested | 11% 132 tested | 17% 126 tested |
| Hispanic or Latino (Not Econ. Disadvantaged) | 59% 34 tested | 29% 34 tested | 38% 32 tested |
| Parent education declined to state | 36% 33 tested | 16% 31 tested | 34% 32 tested |
| White (Not Econ. Disadvantaged) | 77% 31 tested | 50% 32 tested | 64% 28 tested |
| Black or African American (Econ. Disadvantaged) | 50% 28 tested | 13% 31 tested | 11% 27 tested |
| White (Econ. Disadvantaged) | 56% 25 tested | 46% 24 tested | 39% 23 tested |
| Black or African American (Not Econ. Disadvantaged) | 63% 16 tested | 13% 15 tested | 6% 16 tested |
| Asian (Not Econ. Disadvantaged) | 79% 14 tested | 64% 14 tested | 47% 15 tested |
| Two or more races (Econ. Disadvantaged) | 45% 11 tested | 27% 11 tested | - |
| Two or more races (Not Econ. Disadvantaged) | 100% 11 tested | 64% 11 tested | - |
Source: test_scores, CAASPP 2025 student group breakdown. Groups the state suppresses for privacy, or that are too small to report, show as - rather than zero. Groups overlap, so the figures do not sum to the all students row.
English Learner Proficiency (ELPAC)
English Language Proficiency Assessments for California, summative overall performance, 2025
2025
43%
Level 4, well developed
The level used towards reclassification
2025
72%
Level 3 or 4, moderately or well developed
53
English learners tested
| Grade | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 3 or 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 15 | 27% | 13% | 20% | 40% | 60% |
| Grade 10 | 16 | 13% | 13% | 25% | 50% | 75% |
| Grade 11 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Grade 12 | 15 | 13% | 7% | 33% | 47% | 80% |
Level 1 Minimally developed. Level 2 Somewhat developed. Level 3 Moderately developed. Level 4 Well developed.
View ELPAC by student group (17 groups)
| Student group | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 3 or 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economically Disadvantaged | 47 | 15% | 13% | 26% | 47% | 72% |
| ELs enrolled 12 months or more | 46 | 11% | 13% | 30% | 46% | 76% |
| No Special Education Services | 46 | 9% | 11% | 33% | 48% | 80% |
| Primary language: Spanish | 40 | 15% | 15% | 30% | 40% | 70% |
| EL - 6+ years in program | 37 | 11% | 16% | 32% | 41% | 73% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 12% | 15% | 35% | 38% | 74% |
| LTEL | 29 | 10% | 14% | 31% | 45% | 76% |
| Female | 27 | 11% | 11% | 37% | 41% | 78% |
| Male | 26 | 19% | 15% | 19% | 46% | 65% |
| White | 9 | - | - | - | - | - |
| EL - less than 1 year in program | 8 | - | - | - | - | - |
| ELs enrolled fewer than 12 months | 7 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Special Education Services | 7 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 6 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Two or more races | 6 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Primary language: All remaining languages | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| EL - 3 years in program | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
Source: school_elpac, California Department of Education summative ELPAC 2025. Percentages are of English learners with a reported overall performance level. Grades and groups too small to report are suppressed by the state and show as -, which is not the same as zero.
Graduation Rate
High-school adjusted cohort graduation rates — most recent year
View graduation by subgroup (115 rows)
| Year | Cohort | Subgroup | Cohort Size | % Grad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 349 | 95% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Asian · All | 20 | 80% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 44 | 96% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 51 | 88% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 263 | 94% |
| 2025 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 31 | 87% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Female · All | 161 | 96% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 171 | 97% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 28 | 96% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Male · All | 186 | 94% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Multicultural/Multiethnic/Multiracial/other · All | 14 | 93% |
| 2025 | 4YR | White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) · All | 84 | 95% |
| 2024 | — | All Students in School · All | 341 | 94% |
| 2023 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 443 | 94% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Asian · All | 17 | 100% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 45 | 98% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 78 | 77% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 344 | 93% |
| 2023 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 41 | 85% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Female · All | 210 | 97% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 261 | 93% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 26 | 89% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Male · All | 233 | 91% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Multicultural/Multiethnic/Multiracial/other · All | 13 | 100% |
| 2023 | 4YR | White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) · All | 88 | 91% |
| 2022 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 411 | 95% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Asian · All | 19 | 90% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 53 | 96% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 62 | 87% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 321 | 95% |
| 2022 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 16 | 81% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Female · All | 198 | 97% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 236 | 95% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 24 | 83% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Male · All | 213 | 94% |
| 2022 | 4YR | White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) · All | 82 | 96% |
| 2021 | 4yr_ACGR | All Students · All Students in School | 451 | 93% |
| 2021 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 451 | 93% |
| 2021 | 4YR | American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American · All | 3 | — |
| 2021 | 4YR | Asian/Pacific Islander · All | 21 | — |
| 2021 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 60 | 85% |
| 2021 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 73 | 77% |
| 2021 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 350 | 92% |
| 2021 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 27 | — |
| 2021 | 4YR | Foster care students · All | 13 | — |
| 2021 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 273 | 92% |
| 2021 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 29 | 70% |
| 2021 | 4YR | Multicultural/Multiethnic/Multiracial/other · All | 20 | — |
| 2021 | 4YR | White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) · All | 74 | — |
| 2020 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 381 | 97% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 47 | 96% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 55 | 87% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 297 | 97% |
| 2020 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 22 | 82% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Female · All | 184 | 97% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 230 | 97% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 31 | 94% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Male · All | 197 | 97% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Multicultural/Multiethnic/Multiracial/other · All | 20 | 100% |
| 2020 | 4YR | White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) · All | 64 | 98% |
| 2019 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 381 | 97% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Asian · All | 20 | 90% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 47 | 95% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 55 | 84% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 297 | 97% |
| 2019 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 22 | 90% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Foster care students · All | 8 | 75% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 230 | 97% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 31 | 95% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Multicultural/Multiethnic/Multiracial/other · All | 20 | 90% |
| 2019 | 4YR | White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) · All | 64 | 97% |
| 2018 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 416 | 98% |
| 2018 | 4YR | American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American · All | — | — |
| 2018 | 4YR | Asian · All | 27 | 90% |
| 2018 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 41 | 95% |
| 2018 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 54 | 84% |
| 2018 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 331 | 98% |
| 2018 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 36 | 95% |
| 2018 | 4YR | Foster care students · All | 9 | 75% |
| 2018 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 260 | 97% |
University Eligibility and Diploma Seals
A to G course completion and diploma seals for the 2025 four year adjusted cohort
2025
56%
Met UC and CSU entrance requirements (A to G)
Eligible to apply to a UC or CSU campus
2025
11%
State Seal of Biliteracy
2025
39%
Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
2025
5%
Cohort dropout rate
Cohort of 349 students. 95% graduated (CDE cohort measure, 2025). 1% still enrolled.
View A to G completion by student group (12 groups)
| Student group | Cohort | Graduated | A to G | Biliteracy | Dropout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Students in School | 349 | 95% | 56% | 11% | 5% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 263 | 94% | 51% | 9% | 5% |
| Male | 186 | 94% | 57% | 11% | 6% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 171 | 97% | 48% | 13% | 2% |
| Female | 161 | 96% | 56% | 10% | 3% |
| White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) | 84 | 95% | 66% | 8% | 5% |
| Children with disabilities | 51 | 88% | 42% | 7% | 8% |
| Black (not Hispanic) African American | 44 | 96% | 55% | 0% | 5% |
| English Learner | 31 | 87% | 19% | 4% | 10% |
| Homeless | 28 | 96% | 33% | 7% | 4% |
| Asian | 20 | 80% | 81% | 31% | 20% |
| Multicultural/Multiethnic/Multiracial/other | 14 | 93% | 62% | 8% | 7% |
View earlier cohorts (3 years)
| Cohort year | Cohort | Graduated | A to G | Biliteracy | Golden State Seal | Dropout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 443 | 94% | 62% | 11% | 47% | 4% |
| 2022 | 411 | 95% | 50% | 11% | 34% | 3% |
| 2020 | 381 | 97% | 47% | 13% | 30% | 2% |
Source: school_grad_outcomes, California Department of Education four year adjusted cohort outcomes for 2025. A to G refers to the subject requirements a student must complete to be eligible to apply to the University of California and California State University systems. Rates the department suppresses for small cohorts show as -.
SAT / ACT Participation
College-readiness exams from CRDC and state files
CRDC 2021
0
CRDC: total SAT/ACT takers
Sources: state assessment files (EDFacts), school_graduation_v2 (NCES adjusted-cohort), school_sat_act + CRDC SAT/ACT.