South Pasadena Unified School District

The South Pasadena Unified School District is located in South Pasadena, CA and includes 5 schools that serve 4,316 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The South Pasadena Unified School District spends $7,187 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 66% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The South Pasadena Unified School District has 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CA state average being 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The South Pasadena Unified School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the South Pasadena Unified School District, 9% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.