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John Muir High

Pasadena Unified · Los Angeles County · 1905 North Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103-1315

(626) 396-5600 · muir.pusd.us

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2/10
#1003
Rank 1003 out of 1,227
Top 82%
English Language Arts3/10 · #945 · 23rd percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1047 · 15th percentile
Science4/10 · #900 · 31st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

John Muir High sits in the heart of Pasadena, a city that blends old California charm with a lively arts and culture scene, and the school reflects that same mix of character and community. Academics here are a work in progress, with scores currently below state averages in English, math, and science, but families who are deeply rooted in the neighborhood and value a school with strong local identity may find it a meaningful fit. It's a school best suited to families who are engaged and proactive about supplementing their student's education — whether through Pasadena's wealth of museums, libraries, and community programs, or by staying closely connected with teachers and staff.

Student Demographics

255 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
158 (62%)
African American
54 (21%)
White
22 (9%)
Multiple Races
14 (5%)
Other
7 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners27 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged197 (77%)
Students with Disabilities51 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,206
Enrollment
55.6
Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.9
Administrators (FTE)
19.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

92.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

9
AP Courses
offered
18.3%
AP Participation
of students
185
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Mustangs · CIF Southern Section

20
varsity sports
7 boys
9 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #435 · 80th percentile

215 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found