| South Pasadena Unified School District | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 1100 El Centro Street
South Pasadena, California, 91030 United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | K–12 |
| NCES District ID | 0637500 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 4,651 (2022–2023) |
| Teachers | 192.14 (FTE) |
| Staff | 411.79 (FTE) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 24.21:1 |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
South Pasadena Unified School District is the school district serving South Pasadena, California, United States. The South Pasadena Middle School was the site of a congressional debate in 1946 between Rep. Jerry Voorhis and then unknown Navy veteran Richard Nixon. Nixon won the debate according to most observers and upset Voorhis in the November election.
South Pasadena Unified School District's Board of Education members are elected by geographical district, composed of five members. Elections were held in November of odd-numbered years, but effective in November 2018, elections will be held in November of even-numbered years.
Schools
Primary
- Marengo Elementary School
Marengo's mascot is the Lions.
- Monterey Hills Elementary School
Mascot a roadrunner
- Arroyo Vista Elementary School
Secondary
- South Pasadena Middle School (Junior High)
- South Pasadena High School
References South Pasadena Middle School is 424,725 sq ft(estimated).
Governance
South Pasadena Unified School District is governed by a five-member Board of Education, which appoints a superintendent, who runs the daily operations of the district. Members of the board are elected by geographical district in even-numbered years to staggered four-year terms. The district's current superintendent is Dr. Geoff Yantz. The five current members of the Board of Education include Board President Dr. Michele Kipke, Karissa Adams, Patricia Martinez-Miller, Karen Tamis, and Zahir Robb.
References
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for South Pasadena Unified". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- "Superintendent – Superintendent – South Pasadena Unified School District". www.spusd.net. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- "Board of Education – About – South Pasadena Unified School District". www.spusd.net. Retrieved June 1, 2019.