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Pasadena Waldorf School

Coordinates: 34°11′33″N 118°08′42″W / 34.19250°N 118.14487°W / 34.19250; -118.14487
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Pasadena Waldorf School is a closed co-educational Waldorf school in Altadena established in 1979 and whose educational system is based on the methods of Rudolf Steiner.[1][2][3] The building burned down during the 2025 Eaton Fire, the school however has plans to rebuild and resume operations in the future.[4]

Overview

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The Pasadena Waldorf School was started as a K-8 school in 1979, and has since expanded to offer Preschool through 12th Grade.[3][5]

The school is situated on two campuses spanning 9 acres (3.6 ha) in Altadena, California. The Paquita Lick Machris Campus offering grades K-8 is located at 209 E. Mariposa St, and the McComb Campus offering early childhood, preschool and high school is located at 536 E. Mendocino St, just 3 blocks away.[6][7]

Their religious affiliation is nonsectarian.[3]

Academics and Faculty

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The student to teacher ratio is 9:1 (national average is 13:1) with 25% of faculty with advanced degrees.[3]

Support Programmes

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They provide organizational support for high school students with IEP or 504 plan.[3]

Student Body

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There are 300 students, and class sizes typically range from 18 to 25.[3]

Financial Aid

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They provide an average financial aid of $10000 and has 28% accepting the same.[3]

Sports

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They offer four sports (Basketball, Flag Football, Track and Field, Volleyball) and 16 extracurriculars.[3] In 2017 they formed a shared high school athletics team with Judson International School with the approval of California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section (CIF).[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Pasadena Schools  » Pasadena Waldorf School Welcomes Class of 2027 with Rose Ceremony | Pasadena California, Hotels, CA Real Estate, Restaurants, City Guide... - Pasadena.com". www.pasadenanow.com. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
  2. ^ "Pasadena Waldorf School - RSF Social Finance". RSF Social Finance. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Pasadena Waldorf School Profile | Altadena, California (CA)". www.privateschoolreview.com. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
  4. ^ Fernandez, Faith (2025-01-11). "Rising from the Ashes: Join Pasadena Waldorf School's Rebuilding Efforts". Pasadena Schools. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  5. ^ a b "Pasadena Now  » Schools Working Together: Judson and Pasadena Waldorf Form Unique Partnership to Provide High School Athletics to their Students | Pasadena California, Hotels, CA Real Estate, Restaurants, City Guide... - Pasadena.com". www.pasadenanow.com. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
  6. ^ "Pasadena Waldorf School board declines Yuge family's offer". Pasadena Star News. 2015-09-04. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
  7. ^ "Pasadena Waldorf Won't Sell Site to Yuges". www.rafu.com. Retrieved 2018-07-19.

34°11′33″N 118°08′42″W / 34.19250°N 118.14487°W / 34.19250; -118.14487