Pasadena High School

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Pasadena High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
206 Shaver St,  Pasadena, TX
Pasadena Independent School District
3.8
3.8
2,217 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Joe Saavedra
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
142
Full Time Teachers
142
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
530
Verbal
530
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
22
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
31.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
5%
State Average
16%
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
293:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Hispanic
95.1%
White
2.8%
Black
1.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
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 Houston 907 Students
Texas A&M University 721 Students
University of Texas - Austin 574 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 546 Students
Texas State University 440 Students
University of Houston-Clear Lake 430 Students
San Jacinto College 423 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 358 Students
Rice University 343 Students
Baylor University 333 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 171 Students
Nursing 171 Students
Biology 142 Students
Psychology 117 Students
Mechanical Engineering 76 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 71 Students
Engineering 71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 60 Students
Criminology 54 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 362 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/2/2026
The school overlooks its arts/ fine arts department and gives more money towards the sports programs. If they gave more funds to the arts more people would benefit.
5.0 Senior
9/17/2025
I can't think of any bad experiences at Pasadena High School. All teachers and faculty are ready to support and assist you in whatever you might need.
5.0 Alum
6/13/2025
My overall experience at Pasadena High School was great. When I was a freshman I transferred and ended up going to PHS for early college since it's my zoned campus. I ended up making so many great memories but I also made some bad ones. Overall it was amazing because of the environment from being in sports, orchestra, early college, nhhs, stuco, and many more clubs really helped as well.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/19/2022
Staff will not leave the students alone and they bugging me and my experience is that the school is messed up and there for security at the school is not so great I would not recommend you to bring your kid hear
5.0 student
7/12/2022
I personally enjoy this school, all the teachers are very helpful and we all treat each other with respect
2.0 parent
6/8/2019
Needs a lot of improvement and why would are there finals the day before school is out? What if the student is sick?
5.0 other
7/10/2018
Excellent. This is one of the highest performing schools in the state. The conclusions of the data from this website is inaccurate. This past school year, PHS received 5 distinctions from the state: math, science, ELA, closing gaps, and student progress.

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Pasadena High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pasadena, TX and is served by the Pasadena Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,217 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Pasadena 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 3.49, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $182,092. Discover additional schools in the area, like Galena Park High School, Sam Rayburn High School, Milby High School, and more. Learn more about what Pasadena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pasadena High School.

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