Pasadena High School

Summary:

Pasadena High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Pasadena, Texas, with a student population of 2,221. The school is part of the Pasadena Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, and the student body is predominantly Hispanic at 94.91%.

While Pasadena High School has maintained a relatively stable four-year graduation rate between 84.3% and 85.9% over the past five years, this is slightly lower than the state average. The school's dropout rate has fluctuated between 2.1% and 4.1%, which is generally higher than the state average. Academically, Pasadena High School's STAAR EOC test scores are lower than the district and state averages across various subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 36.36% in Algebra I to 48.38% in Biology. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White and Multi-racial students generally outperforming their Hispanic and African American peers.

Compared to nearby schools, such as South Houston High School and Sam Rayburn High School, as well as charter schools like Yes Prep - East End and Early College T-STEM Academy, Pasadena High School's performance is generally lower. This may be due in part to the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, around 90%, which could be a contributing factor to the lower academic outcomes. Overall, Pasadena High School faces several challenges, and the school and district should focus on implementing targeted interventions to improve student performance and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 206 S Shaver
       Pasadena, TX  77506-2016


(713) 740-0310

District: Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1297th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,785 Help


Feeder schools for Pasadena High School:

Elementary:    Kruse Elementary
    L F Smith Elementary
    Red Bluff Elementary
    Richey Elementary
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Middle:    De Zavala Middle
    Jackson Intermediate
    Nelda Sullivan Middle
    Queens Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  2,221

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.9%
White:
3.0%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pasadena High School ranks worse than 65.3% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked high schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.58. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pasadena High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.9%), White (3%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pasadena High School is 14.5, which is the 4th best among 7 high schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pasadena High School is $10,785, which is the 3rd highest among 7 high schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pasadena High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pasadena High School 1297th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Pasadena High School in the ranking list.)

Pasadena Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) 562nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pasadena High School

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Rank History for all students at Pasadena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.96 1046th 1427 26.7%
2005 49.33 886th 1429 38.0%
2006 34.11 1105th 1430 22.7%
2007 21.22 1309th 1497 12.6%
2008 30.65 1245th 1510 17.5%
2009 30.51 1287th 1539 16.4%
2010 41.33 1210th 1568 22.8%
2011 45.68 1194th 1672 28.6%
2012 33.06 1229th 1603 23.3%
2013 42.93 1070th 1652 35.2%
2014 39.97 1165th 1734 32.8%
2015 38.59 1219th 1743 30.1%
2016 35.52 1263rd 1762 28.3%
2017 36.36 1100th 1777 38.1%
2018 38.21 1087th 1797 39.5%
2019 41.69 1090th 1857 41.3%
2021 32.30 1271st 1861 31.7%
2022 33.40 1264th 1876 32.6%
2023 39.64 1180th 1961 39.8%
2024 35.58 1297th 1987 34.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pasadena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.30 239th 677 64.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pasadena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.93 628th 1113 43.6%
2019 45.22 468th 1136 58.8%
2021 34.53 772nd 1195 35.4%
2022 32.39 807th 1278 36.9%
2023 37.77 725th 1371 47.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pasadena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.55 1009th 1347 25.1%
2019 40.15 754th 1357 44.4%
2021 31.80 999th 1382 27.7%
2022 35.93 888th 1418 37.4%
2023 45.50 675th 1478 54.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pasadena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.77 924th 1794 48.5%
2019 48.51 855th 1818 53.0%
2021 39.28 1122nd 1848 39.3%
2022 40.42 1060th 1847 42.6%
2023 45.95 924th 1897 51.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Pasadena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.54 92nd 131 29.8%
2019 63.38 31st 113 72.6%
2023 30.47 74th 93 20.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Pasadena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.29 1161st 1781 34.8%
2019 40.76 1128th 1798 37.3%
2021 32.73 1250th 1815 31.1%
2022 28.35 1349th 1841 26.7%
2023 36.79 1204th 1891 36.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pasadena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.30 923rd 1137 18.8%
2019 19.11 1062nd 1145 7.2%
2021 51.08 782nd 1177 33.6%
2022 36.83 936th 1172 20.1%
2023 48.54 827th 1182 30.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Pasadena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.61 1009th 1784 43.4%
2019 45.13 888th 1810 50.9%
2021 36.58 1121st 1829 38.7%
2022 39.24 1004th 1837 45.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Pasadena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.15 1166th 1803 35.3%
2019 39.20 1091st 1824 40.2%
2021 29.77 1297th 1840 29.5%
2022 34.89 1186th 1853 36.0%
2023 39.89 1111th 1913 41.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Pasadena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.49 872nd 1013 13.9%
2019 30.64 691st 1024 32.5%
2021 29.85 699th 1020 31.5%
2022 16.57 897th 1031 13.0%
2023 40.87 570th 1069 46.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Pasadena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.18 903rd 1691 46.6%
2019 45.81 888th 1714 48.2%
2021 37.82 1081st 1743 38.0%
2022 38.28 1055th 1762 40.1%
2023 44.89 930th 1820 48.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Pasadena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.27 1148th 1539 25.4%
2019 27.93 1197th 1526 21.6%
2021 17.40 1306th 1510 13.5%
2022 5.72 1449th 1525 5.0%
2023 27.99 1188th 1576 24.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pasadena High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1175 12 35 895 10 n/a n/a 0 2127
1989 1131 5 33 996 6 n/a n/a 0 2171
1990 1124 7 36 1059 7 n/a n/a 0 2233
1991 1026 13 32 1217 7 n/a n/a 0 2295
1992 952 23 38 1366 9 n/a n/a 0 2388
1993 858 26 37 1470 8 n/a n/a 0 2399
1994 770 27 34 1526 7 n/a n/a 0 2364
1995 696 22 30 1673 4 n/a n/a 0 2425
1996 696 22 30 1673 4 n/a n/a 0 2425
1997 687 20 22 1736 2 n/a n/a 0 2467
1998 607 22 19 1888 3 n/a n/a 0 2539
1999 611 32 19 1945 6 n/a n/a 0 2613
2000 562 37 25 2164 4 n/a n/a 0 2792
2001 501 33 27 2262 5 n/a n/a 0 2828
2002 410 28 23 2484 4 n/a n/a 0 2949
2003 410 28 23 2484 4 n/a n/a 0 2949
2004 336 27 23 2365 4 n/a n/a 0 2755
2005 269 29 12 2325 5 n/a n/a 0 2640
2006 219 40 9 2328 3 n/a n/a 0 2599
2007 190 41 8 2253 3 n/a n/a 0 2495
2008 155 31 3 2238 3 n/a n/a 0 2430
2009 136 32 6 2244 3 n/a n/a 0 2421
2010 121 35 8 2202 3 n/a n/a 0 2369
2011 54 18 3 2207 1 4 11 0 2298
2012 73 38 5 2255 2 4 10 0 2387
2013 100 35 7 2256 4 1 10 0 2413
2014 92 28 5 2340 1 0 5 0 2471
2015 99 30 8 2484 3 1 2 0 2627
2016 90 29 4 2566 2 0 4 0 2695
2017 89 34 5 2654 6 0 5 0 2793
2018 88 38 5 2567 7 0 6 0 2711
2019 80 30 5 2194 5 0 5 0 2319
2020 73 25 2 2216 7 1 6 0 2330
2021 72 32 1 2160 1 1 5 0 2272
2022 64 34 0 2076 2 2 6 0 2184
2023 67 34 2 2108 1 2 7 0 2221

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pasadena High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2127 121.0 17.5 n/a
1989 2171 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2233 115.0 19.4 n/a
1991 2295 115.2 19.9 n/a
1992 2388 132.1 18.0 34.4
1993 2399 145.0 16.5 45.9
1994 2364 132.8 17.8 46.4
1995 2425 137.6 17.6 48.3
1996 2425 137.6 17.6 48.3
1997 2467 140.9 17.5 48
1998 2539 147.0 17.3 49.5
1999 2613 147.2 17.8 58.3
2000 2792 152.0 18.4 58.5
2001 2828 166.4 17.0 57.3
2002 2949 169.7 17.4 62.9
2003 2949 169.7 17.4 62.9
2004 2755 162.1 17.0 64.8
2005 2640 165.2 16.0 67.7
2006 2599 162.9 16.0 71.8
2007 2495 169.2 14.7 71.8
2008 2430 161.5 15.0 69.8
2009 2421 165.2 14.6 78.5
2010 2369 157.4 15.0 85.6
2011 2298 169.9 13.5 14
2012 2387 155.1 15.3 83.4
2013 2413 161.7 14.9 83.1
2014 2471 164.7 14.9 82.2
2015 2627 158.0 16.6 79.3
2016 2695 157.0 17.1 81.6
2017 2793 188.4 14.8 82
2018 2711 188.8 14.3 76
2019 2319 164.8 14.0 88.2
2020 2330 146.3 15.9 79.4
2021 2272 148.4 15.3 87.4
2022 2184 153.0 14.2 82.6
2023 2221 152.6 14.5 90

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pasadena High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2127 121.0 17.5 n/a
1989 2171 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2233 115.0 19.4 n/a
1991 2295 115.2 19.9 n/a
1992 2388 132.1 18.0 34.4
1993 2399 145.0 16.5 45.9
1994 2364 132.8 17.8 46.4
1995 2425 137.6 17.6 48.3
1996 2425 137.6 17.6 48.3
1997 2467 140.9 17.5 48
1998 2539 147.0 17.3 49.5
1999 2613 147.2 17.8 58.3
2000 2792 152.0 18.4 58.5
2001 2828 166.4 17.0 57.3
2002 2949 169.7 17.4 62.9
2003 2949 169.7 17.4 62.9
2004 2755 162.1 17.0 64.8
2005 2640 165.2 16.0 67.7
2006 2599 162.9 16.0 71.8
2007 2495 169.2 14.7 71.8
2008 2430 161.5 15.0 69.8
2009 2421 165.2 14.6 78.5
2010 2369 157.4 15.0 85.6
2011 2298 169.9 13.5 14
2012 2387 155.1 15.3 83.4
2013 2413 161.7 14.9 83.1
2014 2471 164.7 14.9 82.2
2015 2627 158.0 16.6 79.3
2016 2695 157.0 17.1 81.6
2017 2793 188.4 14.8 82
2018 2711 188.8 14.3 76
2019 2319 164.8 14.0 88.2
2020 2330 146.3 15.9 79.4
2021 2272 148.4 15.3 87.4
2022 2184 153.0 14.2 82.6
2023 2221 152.6 14.5 90

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pasadena High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,265 (11.9%) $9,364 (88.1%) $10,629
2020 $1,213 (12.0%) $8,868 (88.0%) $10,081
2021 $1,293 (12.0%) $9,491 (88.0%) $10,785

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pasadena High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1090th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1180th of 1961 High schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Pasadena High School)7054
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))7761
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Pasadena High School)6356
 7%
   End of Course Biology (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))6357
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Pasadena High School)3444
 10%
   End of Course English I Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))4350
 7%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Pasadena High School)3342
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))4350
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Pasadena High School)7266
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))7570
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23192221
 4.2%
African American3034
 13.3%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic21942108
 3.9%
Pacific Islander02
White8067
 16.3%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.2%90%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pasadena High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,221 students attended Pasadena High School.

Pasadena High School ranks 1297th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Pasadena High School are 95% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% African American.

Pasadena High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kruse Elementary
Elementary : L F Smith Elementary
Elementary : Red Bluff Elementary
Elementary : Richey Elementary
Elementary : Williams Elementary
Middle : De Zavala Middle
Middle : Jackson Intermediate
Middle : Nelda Sullivan Middle
Middle : Queens Intermediate


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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