Pasadena High School (California) Explained

Pasadena High School
Streetaddress:2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.
City:Pasadena
County:Los Angeles County
State:California
Zipcode:91107
Country:USA
Coordinates:34.162°N -118.0918°W
Type:Public, secondary school
Gender:coeducational
Accreditation:WASC[1]
District:Pasadena Unified School District
Principal:Robert Hernandez[2]
Grades:9-12
Teaching Staff:78.81 (FTE) (2018-19)
Ratio:22.01 (2018-19)
Students:1,735 (2018-19)
Rival:John Muir[3]
Mascot:The Bulldogs
Colors: Red
White[4]
Conference:CIF Southern Section Pacific League
Newspaper:The Chronicle

Pasadena High School (PHS) is a public high school in Pasadena, California. It is one of four high schools in the Pasadena Unified School District.

History

The school was first established as a district school in 1884 and became Pasadena High School in 1891.[5] In 1928, the school merged into Pasadena Junior College and operated as a four-year school, grades 11, 12, 13 and 14. Pasadena realigned its 6-4-4 school system in 1954 with Pasadena High School regaining its separate identity. PHS, however, shared the Pasadena City College Colorado Boulevard campus through the graduating class of 1960 when PHS moved to its present campus on Sierra Madre Boulevard at Washington Boulevard.

The Rose Parade, post parade Showcase of Floats takes place in front of the high school utilizing some of the school grounds and parking lots.

Pasadena High School's athletic field was renovated, adding light towers, a new track and replacing the grass field with artificial turf. It opened at the start of the 2009-10 school year. The school's junior varsity and varsity football teams as well as the boys' and girls' soccer teams play their home games on the field. The school also is used for its track meets in the spring.

On January 8, 2019, Pasadena High School opened the renovated Tom Hamilton Gymnasium at the cost of $19 million. It is used for boys and girls junior varsity and varsity basketball teams and the girls volleyball team for their home games.

The school's auditorium is named after Gladiss Edwards, who was the principal during the late 1950s and into the 1960s.

Student profile

In the 2016-17 school year, Pasadena High School's student population consisted of 1,777 students, with 60.3% of students being Latino, 17% white, 11.8% African-American, and 5.8% Asian, 0.3% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native.

Academics

Pasadena High School offers several special unique programs. The Graphic Communications Academy was established in partnership with the Printing Industry of Southern California and Pasadena City College. The Visual Arts and Design Academy is linked with the Art Center College of Design, Pasadena City College and the Pasadena Art Armory. The Center for Independent Study program is a remedial program to help students who are behind in credits. PHS also offers a career pathway called the App Academy, which helps students learn about web design.

Sports

Turkey Tussle

Pasadena High School competes against John Muir High School at the Rose Bowl in a football game known as the Turkey Tussle. The tradition began in 1947, and Muir leads the series 42-18-2.[6]

NJROTC

Pasadena High School also has a NNDCC unit, which is a non-funded version of the US Navy's NJROTC program.[7] Pasadena High School has had a Reserves Officer's Training Corps since 1920 starting as Army but has also been Air Force and Marines as well in the past. They disbanded in 2017-2018 academic year.

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Western Association of Schools & Colleges - WASC ACS - Directory of Schools . April 17, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120314081043/http://www.acswasc.org/directory_searchdetail.cfm?O=802&Schl=pasadena&City=&Cat=1&Cnty=0&SchoolCat=Public%20School&Name=Pasadena%20High%20School&Page=1 . March 14, 2012 . dead .
  2. Web site: Mr. Robert Hernandez, Principal . Pasadena High School . www.pusd.us . 2019-04-22.
  3. Mario Villegas, A 'Classic' for many reasons, ESPN Los Angeles, November 4, 2010
  4. Web site: Pasadena High School (CA) Home MaxPreps . . maxpreps.com . January 17, 2019.
  5. Web site: 2003-2004 School Accountability Report Card. Pasadena Unified School District. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070927190621/http://www.pusd.us/staticpages/sarc/phs203-04.pdf. 2007-09-27.
  6. Web site: The Turkey Tussle . 2007-12-09 . Pasadena High School Official Website . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110727164220/http://phs.pasadenausd.org/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=160658&sessionid=081d6555d9b0f7f7ad6df2c1aa27cea0&sessionid=081d6555d9b0f7f7ad6df2c1aa27cea0 . 2011-07-27 .
  7. Web site: Orientation to High School. PUSD. 25 April 2016.
  8. Web site: Carol Cleveland biography. Cardinal Fang's Python Site. 2018-06-07.
  9. Web site: ABQjournal: From Childhood, Through UNM and the NBA, Michael Cooper Has Persevered. Wright. Rick. 10 November 2005. Albuquerque Journal. 17 April 2011.
  10. Book: Wise, James. At the Helm of USS America: The Aircraft Carrier and Its 23 Commanders, 1965-1996. McFarland. 2014. 9780786476565. 17.
  11. News: Bob Eubanks lifelong dream. Holt. Steve. 9 December 2010. The Acorn. 17 April 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20101212105813/http://www.theacorn.com/news/2010-12-09/Community/Bob_Eubanks_fullfills_lifelong_dream.html. December 12, 2010. dead.
  12. McCarthy, Todd. Howard hawks: The Grey Fox of Hollywood. Grove Press. 1997. p. 36.
  13. News: City of Pasadena: Councilmember Chris Holden (1989–2012) . 17 April 2011.
  14. http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/holton_michael00.html Player Bio: Michael Holton
  15. Web site: Occidental College :: Legendary Track Coach Payton Jordan to be Honored at SCIAC Track Championships April 23. Tranquada. Jim. Occidental College. 17 April 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110928120915/http://www.oxy.edu/x2848.xml. 28 September 2011.
  16. Web site: Pasadena High School Yearbook 1982.
  17. News: Hodges . Jim . Would-Be Bruin Declares War on Westwood . . September 25, 1997.
  18. Web site: Welcome to Bulldog Athletics / NFL 50th Honor Roll Super Bowl . Pasadena High School . October 6, 2019.
  19. Web site: Oral History Transcript — Dr. Edwin McMillan . American Institute of Physics . June 1, 1972 .
  20. News: Gainesville native called fastest man in the world . Marvin . Hogan . Gainesville Daily Register . July 29, 2008 . January 4, 2013.
  21. Web site: QUIÑ is Bringing Her Fantasy Soul Dreamland to Life With 'DREAMGIRL' . Jayes . Ella . September 13, 2017 . milk.xyz . Milk Agency LLC . 2019-03-04 .
  22. News: Rasmussen . Cecilia . 1999-03-28 . May Bundy Rewrote the Tennis Record Books . 2023-12-04 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
  23. News: Jensen. George. Marsh Named Valley's Top Prep Cager. March 23, 1964. Pasadena Independent. 15. July 31, 2015. Newspapers.com.
  24. News: Trevino. Chris. Jerry Tarkanian, former Long Beach State and UNLV coaching great, dies at 84. February 11, 2015. Daily News.
  25. News: 'Franco's Kids' Pay Tribute . Beverly . Beyette . Los Angeles Times . Los Angeles, California . 1988-01-04 . After 26 years as drama teacher at Pasadena High, Franco was retiring to devote full time to acting and writing. For three months, his one-time pupils had planned this tribute, a party Saturday night at the Bel-Air home of scriptwriter Cynthia Whitcomb (class of '69). .
  26. Web site: Biography.
  27. Web site: Drummerworld: Alex van halen . December 1, 2008.

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