Public schools in South Pasadena, CA
5 open public schools with an address in South Pasadena, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,652
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
24.5:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of South Pasadena public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in South Pasadena, CA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,652 students, an average of 930 per school. The largest campus is South Pasadena Senior High (1,536 students), and the largest elementary school is Marengo Elementary (783).
Every listed school belongs to South Pasadena Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 24.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 15% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving South Pasadena
Elementary schools in South Pasadena
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Vista Elementary South Pasadena Unified | KG–05 | 667 | 25.3:1 | |
| Marengo Elementary South Pasadena Unified | KG–05 | 783 | 25.3:1 | |
| Monterey Hills Elementary South Pasadena Unified | KG–05 | 570 | 21.9:1 |
Middle schools in South Pasadena
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pasadena Middle South Pasadena Unified | 06–08 | 1,096 | 23.9:1 |
High schools in South Pasadena
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pasadena Senior High South Pasadena Unified | 09–12 | 1,536 | 24.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.4%
- Hispanic22.6%
- Black1%
- Asian36.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial17.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 South Pasadena schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,652 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in South Pasadena
How many public schools are in South Pasadena, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in South Pasadena: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,652 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve South Pasadena?
All listed public schools with an address in South Pasadena belong to South Pasadena Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in South Pasadena?
South Pasadena Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in South Pasadena, with 1,536 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in South Pasadena?
No school with an address in South Pasadena is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in South Pasadena schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across South Pasadena public schools is 24.5:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in South Pasadena guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities