South Pasadena Unified
4,678 Students
5 Schools
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,056 |
| Hispanic | 1,062 |
| Black | 49 |
| Asian | 1,686 |
| Two or More | 807 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 6 |
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Asian1,686 (36.1%)
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Hispanic1,062 (22.7%)
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White1,056 (22.6%)
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Two or More807 (17.3%)
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Black49 (1.0%)
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Pacific Islander6 (0.1%)
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American Indian3 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 3 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
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
667 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
783 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
570 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
1,096 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
1,536 Students
High School 9th - 12th