Pasadena High School (California)

Pasadena High School
Address
2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, California, Los Angeles 91107
United States
Coordinates 34°09′43″N 118°05′30″W / 34.162005°N 118.091794°W / 34.162005; -118.091794Coordinates: 34°09′43″N 118°05′30″W / 34.162005°N 118.091794°W / 34.162005; -118.091794
Information
Type Public
Opened 1884[1]
School district Pasadena Unified School District
Principal Gilbert Barraza[2]
Faculty 115[3]
Grades 9th-12th
Number of students 2213[4]
Color(s) Red and white   [5]
Athletics conference CIF Southern Section Pacific League
Mascot The Bulldogs
Rival John Muir High School[6]
Accreditation WASC[7]
Newspaper The Chronicle
Website phs.pusd.us

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.[1] 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.

Student profile

In 2013, Pasadena High School's student population consisted of 2,028 students, with 56% of students being Latino, 20% white, 16% African-American, and 5% Asian, Pacific Islander and Filipino.[4]

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.[8]

NJROTC

Pasadena High School also has a NNDCC unit, which is a non-funded version of the US Navy's NJROTC program.[9]

Notable alumni

References

  1. 1 2 "2003-2004 School Accountability Report Card" (PDF). Pasadena Unified School District.
  2. ↑ http://phs.pasadenausd.org/modules/tt/staffList/staffListSimplified.phtml
  3. ↑ K-12 Directory of Schools
  4. 1 2 http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/sch_info_popup.asp?Type=Public&ID=062994004684
  5. ↑ http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/tlyP1HMjZUKzaZ0wy8xvxg/pasadena-bulldogs/home.htm
  6. ↑ Mario Villegas, A 'Classic' for many reasons, ESPN Los Angeles, November 4, 2010
  7. ↑ 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
  8. ↑ "The Turkey Tussle". Pasadena High School Official Website. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
  9. ↑ "Orientation to High School" (PDF). PUSD. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  10. ↑ Wright, Rick (10 November 2005). "ABQjournal: From Childhood, Through UNM and the NBA, Michael Cooper Has Persevered". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  11. ↑ Wise, James (2014). At the Helm of USS America: The Aircraft Carrier and Its 23 Commanders, 1965-1996. McFarland. p. 17. ISBN 9780786476565.
  12. ↑ Holt, Steve (9 December 2010). "Bob Eubanks fullfills [sic] lifelong dream". The Acorn. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  13. ↑ McCarthy, Todd. Howard hawks: The Grey Fox of Hollywood. Grove Press. 1997. p. 36.
  14. ↑ "City of Pasadena: Councilmember Chris Holden (1989–2012)". Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  15. ↑ Player Bio: Michael Holton, UCLABruins.com
  16. ↑ Tranquada, Jim. "Occidental College :: Legendary Track Coach Payton Jordan to be Honored at SCIAC Track Championships April 23". Occidental College. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  17. ↑ "Oral History Transcript — Dr. Edwin McMillan". American Institute of Physics. June 1, 1972.
  18. ↑ Hogan, Marvin (July 29, 2008). "Gainesville native called fastest man in the world". Gainesville Daily Register. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
  19. ↑ Farago, Ladislas. Patton: Ordeal And Triumph. Westholme Publishing. p. 57. ISBN 1-59416-011-2.
  20. ↑ Jensen, George (March 23, 1964). "Marsh Named Valley's Top Prep Cager". Pasadena Independent. p. 15. Retrieved July 31, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  21. 1 2 Beyette, Beverly (1988-01-04). "'Franco's Kids' Pay Tribute". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. 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).
  22. 1 2 "Drummerworld: Alex van halen". Retrieved December 1, 2008.
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