Pasadena Waldorf School
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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]
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
The student to teacher ratio is 9:1 (national average is 13:1) with 25% of faculty with advanced degrees.[3]
Support programmes
They provide organizational support for high school students with IEP or 504 plan.[3]
Student body
There are 300 students, and class sizes typically range from 18 to 25.[3]
Financial aid
They provide an average financial aid of $10000 and has 28% accepting the same.[3]