PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL (PASADENA, CALIFORNIA)


'Pasadena High School' ('PHS') is a four year comprehensive secondary school located in Pasadena, California. The school was first established in the late 1880s.[1]
Approximately 2900 culturally diverse students attend each year. The student body is made up of 48% Latino/Hispanic, 25% African-American, 24% are Caucasian (or "Other"), and 3% is Asian or Pacific-Islander.
PHS is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
PHS is the most populated high school in Pasadena, California; in addition, residents of Sierra Madre and Altadena are zoned to Pasadena High School.

Contents
Notable alumni
See also
References
External links

Notable alumni



Michael Cooper, 1974, basketball player with the Los Angeles Lakers, coach of the Albuquerque Thunderbirds.

Bob Eubanks, TV personality.

Michael Holton, basketball player, born August 4 1961. Played 6 seasons in the NBA, served as head coach of the University of Portland, and as an ESPN analyst.

Chris McAlister, 1995, Played cornerback for the Arizona Wild Cats. Currently playing for the Baltimore Ravens.

Alex Van Halen, member of rock band Van Halen.

Eddie Van Halen, founding member of Van Halen.

Chidi Iwuoma, 1996, cornerback for Pittsburgh Steelers.

Terry McDaniels,1989, Played defensive tackle for the University of Southern California and the New Orleans Saints.

★ Steve Lamb 1975, Residential designer, Greene & Greene restorer, Altadena Town COuncilman

★ James Wilkes, 1976, NFL New Orleans Saints

★ Ricky Jackson, 1975, Top-ten 100 meter dash world list (10.08s)

★ Mario Clark, 1973, NFL Boston Patriots

★ Kim Anderson, 1975, NFL Baltimore Colts

★ Mark Trahant, 1975, finalist for Pulitzer Prize

★ Chris Holden, 1977 Pasadena City Councilman,

Yun Jung Hoon, popular Korean actor

See also



Blair International Baccalaureate School

John Muir High School

Marshall Fundamental Secondary School

References


1. 2003-2004 School Accountability Report Card

External links



Pasadena High School website

Pasadena High School profile provided by the Pasadena Unified School District

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