Blair High School

Blair High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1201 S Marengo Ave,  Pasadena, CA
Pasadena Unified School District
3.5
3.7
1,068 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Trudell Skinner
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
13.2%
State Average
19.4%
Science
8.5%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
441:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.1%
Hispanic
65.4%
White
19.4%
Black
7%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
2.5%
Filipino
1.7%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 168 Students
University of Southern California 105 Students
University of California - Berkeley 97 Students
California State University - Northridge 92 Students
Pasadena City College 91 Students
University of California - Irvine 87 Students
University of California - San Diego 84 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 69 Students
University of California - Davis 68 Students
California State University - Los Angeles 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 50 Students
Biology 34 Students
Business 27 Students
Nursing 27 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Political Science and Government 16 Students
English 15 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 15 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 179 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/25/2025
I played sports at Blair, and I would like to see more enthusiasm towards the program, along with more involvement from the student body.
4.0 Sophomore
6/17/2024
My overall experience with Blair has been positive, they have great programs for students. However, the way they prepare you for college and the environment is not the greatest. There is hardly a college counselor on campus and they do the bare minimum to help us. Helping students be prepared for college and life after graduation is something that should be improved.
3.0 Senior
5/9/2024
Blair was a great school, The teachers were very supportive always. Although I do feel the school counselors weren't very involved with students. A lot of them just kind of did the bare minimum and I feel like that has affected my chances of going to a more competitive school. Student life at Blair was also very uneventful.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 26 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/3/2026
I have two children who have gone through Blair - one who is a recent graduate and one whom is halfway through the program. They have both had great experiences with its welcoming school culture and academics. My oldest received her full IB Diploma and graduated with a full California seal of Bilite...
5.0 parent
6/3/2026
We have had a wonderful experience so far at Blair. The Ovations Theatre program is outstanding -- they do a Shakespeare play every year, including text analysis that in my opinion is at a college level. The IB program is excellent preparation for college work, and college admissions officers know t...
5.0 parent
6/3/2026
My daughter just completed the sixth grade at Blair. We have been delighted by the community and school's engagement in her learning. Her teachers are all IB trained, which means that they are applying a consistent approach to the curriculum that is focused on teaching kids to think critically. They...
2.0 other
12/17/2023
I liked Armenian teacher from 2021-2022. She sadly left. didn't like Armenian program no offense though. Chem and math teachers were alight. No offense didn't like rest of teachers. Students also are very careless. Im not a nerd but I felt like one and made only 2 friends. Never been to a school wit...

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Blair High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Pasadena, CA and is served by the Pasadena Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,068 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Blair High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $1,236,816. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Pasadena High School, Century High School, Alhambra High School, and more. Learn more about what Pasadena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Blair High School.

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