John Muir High

1905 North Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103

muir.pusd.us

1,206 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John Muir High School, located in Northwest Pasadena, is a prominent secondary school within the Pasadena Unified School District. With a history dating back to 1926, the school has established itself as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing a balance between rigorous academics and diverse extracurricular opportunities. Its campus is designed to foster a comprehensive learning environment, preparing students for both higher education and post-secondary career paths.

In recent years, the school has distinguished itself through its specialized pathways and magnet programs, such as the Arts, Entertainment, and Media Academy and the Business and Entrepreneurship Academy. By integrating project-based learning with real-world industry partnerships, John Muir aims to provide students with hands-on experience and technical skills. Supported by a dedicated faculty and a strong spirit of school pride, the institution remains focused on cultivating a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages student achievement and community engagement.

1,206

Total Students

54.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Muir High
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	771
Black	243
Asian	31
Two or More	42
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
771 (64.4%)
Black
243 (20.3%)
White
104 (8.7%)
Two or More
42 (3.5%)
Asian
31 (2.6%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pasadena Unified
Phone:	(626)396-5600
Website:	http://muir.pusd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	782
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	137

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 340

Grade 10 312

Grade 11 285

Grade 12 269