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1905 North Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103-1315
Summary
John Muir High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 36th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 15.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 15.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,057/1,596 (34th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 977/1,596 (39th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,206 |
| Low-Income Students | 926 (76.8%) |
| English Learners | 80 (6.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.8 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period. Math fell 2.5 points from last year and rose 2.3 points over the full period.
•Math +2.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
40.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,057 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 43.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 48% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 6% to 13%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
15.4% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 977 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.3-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does John Muir High compare within the district?
John Muir High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Pasadena Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John Muir High rank in California?
John Muir High ranks No. 1,057 of 1,596 in reading and No. 977 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at John Muir High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 31.8% meet the reading standard and 11.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John Muir High compare with other schools in Pasadena?
John Muir High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Pasadena with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PasadenaHow does John Muir High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
John Muir High is No. 259 in reading and No. 246 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John Muir HighThis school | 15.4% | 40.0% |
| Pasadena High | 32.8% | 55.7% |
