Academic Resources for South Pasadena Unified School District
Varsity Tutors serves students in South Pasadena Unified School District, a public school district serving the Pasadena area in California. The district educates 13,999 students across 23 schools, maintaining a 97% graduation rate.
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Schools13,999
Total Students23
Schools97%
Graduation Rate1380
Avg SAT30
Avg ACT25:1
Student-Teacher RatioThe K–12 Academic Journey in South Pasadena Unified School District
What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.
Focus & Milestones
Building foundations in reading, writing, and math
- Learn to read (K-2)
- Read to learn (3-5)
- Multiplication mastery
- Middle school readiness
Common Pressure Points
Where students often need extra support:
- 13rd grade reading transition
- 2Math facts fluency
- 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade
Testing & Assessments
Important tests at this level:
- CAASPP (Grades 3-5)
- SBAC (Grades 3-5)
Schools & Academic Resources
Find school and grade-specific tutoring for South Pasadena Unified School District students, school information, and other academic resources.
Elementary Schools
Foundational learning with personalized tutoring supportMiddle Schools
Transition support with subject-specific tutoringHigh Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoringOther Schools
Alternative & Special ProgramsDistrict Performance
97%
Students graduating on time1380
Combined score30
Composite score$13,326
Annual expenditureSupporting Families in South Pasadena Unified School District
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