South Pasadena Unified

District Overview
According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, South Pasadena Unified is an open, traditional public school district headquartered at 1100 El Centro St. in South Pasadena, California. Situated in a large suburb within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area, this non-charter district manages five operational schools providing comprehensive instruction from Kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a total enrollment of 4,678 students, consisting of 2,472 male students, 2,197 female students, and 9 students with unspecified gender identities. The student body reflects a rich demographic composition, including 1,686 Asian, 1,062 Hispanic, 1,056 White, 807 multiracial, 49 Black, 6 Pacific Islander, and 3 American Indian students, alongside 9 students without a recorded race or ethnicity. Student enrollment remains consistently distributed across all offered grade levels, spanning 372 pupils in Kindergarten up to 385 students in the 12th grade.

To support its student body and maintain educational operations, South Pasadena Unified employs a total full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of 766.70. This workforce includes 383.98 FTE teachers, 44.10 FTE instructional aides, and 338.62 FTE dedicated support staff. Geographically positioned within U.S. Congressional District 0628, California State Senate District 06025, and State House District 06049, the district stands as a prominent public education provider in its region. For researchers, prospective families, and community members, South Pasadena Unified can be reached directly by phone at (626) 441-5810 or online through its official website at http://www.spusd.net.
5
Total Schools
4,678
Total Students
384.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Pasadena Unified
Demographic Student Count
White1,056
Hispanic1,062
Black49
Asian1,686
Two or More807
American Indian3
Pacific Islander6
  • Asian
    1,686 (36.1%)
  • Hispanic
    1,062 (22.7%)
  • White
    1,056 (22.6%)
  • Two or More
    807 (17.3%)
  • Black
    49 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in South Pasadena Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:4,678*
Teachers (FTE):384.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:12.2
Schools in South Pasadena Unified
Found 5 Schools