CIS Academy

cis.pusd.us

234 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

CIS Academy, located on East Sierra Madre Boulevard, is a specialized educational program operating within the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD). The academy is designed to serve as an alternative learning environment, focusing on providing personalized academic support for students who may benefit from a non-traditional classroom setting. Its mission centers on helping students overcome academic challenges, earn necessary credits, and develop the skills required for graduation and future success.

The school emphasizes a structured yet flexible curriculum that allows students to progress at their own pace. By maintaining a smaller campus atmosphere, CIS Academy fosters closer relationships between faculty and students, ensuring that each individual receives targeted attention to address their specific educational needs. Through its integration with the broader Pasadena Unified School District, the academy remains committed to preparing its students for college, career, and long-term personal growth.

234

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CIS Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	153
Black	28
Asian	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
153 (66.5%)
White
41 (17.8%)
Black
28 (12.2%)
Asian
4 (1.7%)
Two or More
3 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pasadena Unified
Phone:	(626)396-5800
Website:	http://cis.pusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Kindergarten 1

Grade 1 2

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 10

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 18

Grade 9 15

Grade 10 31

Grade 11 52