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Pasadena Rosebud Academy
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About this school
Pasadena Rosebud Academy is
an urban public school
in Altadena, California that is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
It serves 187 students
in grades Pre-K - 8.
Its teachers have had 194 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades Pre-K - 8
187 Students
# of teachers unavailable
3544 Canon Blvd
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Pasadena Rosebud Academy Demographics
56%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
82%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Pasadena Rosebud Academy Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
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Pasadena Rosebud Academy
$210,195
raised using DonorsChoose
26
projects
for
basic supplies
34
projects for
technology
19
projects
for
art supplies
Pasadena Rosebud Academy has received support from
115 individuals from California and
72 individuals out-of-state .