South Pasadena Senior High

1401 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030

1,536 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Pasadena Senior High School (SPHS) is a highly regarded public secondary school located in the charming, residential community of South Pasadena, California. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-known for its rigorous academic culture and strong sense of community. It is part of the South Pasadena Unified School District, which consistently ranks among the top-performing districts in the state, drawing families to the area specifically for its commitment to high educational standards and comprehensive student support.

Beyond its academic reputation, SPHS offers a robust array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, a celebrated performing arts department, and a diverse range of student-led clubs. The campus features a blend of historical architecture and modern facilities, reflecting the school’s long-standing tradition of excellence since its founding in 1906. With a focus on preparing students for competitive university admissions and personal success, the school serves as a central hub for civic life and school spirit in the city of South Pasadena.

1,536

Total Students

62.8

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Pasadena Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	377
Black	14
Asian	520
Two or More	241
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
520 (34.0%)
Hispanic
377 (24.6%)
White
374 (24.4%)
Two or More
241 (15.8%)
Black
14 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	South Pasadena Unified
Phone:	(626)441-5820
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 9 381

Grade 10 378

Grade 11 398

Grade 12 379