Overview
John Muir High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Pasadena, California. The school enrolls 1,206 students. It is part of the Pasadena Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.3:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPasadena Unified
County6037
CityPasadena
ZIP91103
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062994004681
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,206
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)