Community-based program supporting the growth and success of students in Pasadena
PARTNERSHIP FOR SUCCESS (PFS)
A nine-year educational journey that empowers Pasadena students to thrive.
Partnership for Success partners with Pasadena Unified School District and four independent schools to provide fully funded academic enrichment, mentorship, and college support from elementary school through college. We foster confidence, creativity, leadership, and college and career readiness by connecting students with dynamic teaching, hands-on learning, and a supportive, inclusive community.
HOW IT WORKS
Girls begin the program at Westridge School and boys at Chandler School before fifth and sixth grades. Students then continue at Mayfield Junior School before seventh and eighth grades and Polytechnic School throughout high school and into college. Along the way, they learn in small classes from outstanding educators and receive individualized support from paid teaching interns, many of whom are PFS alumni and graduates of our partner schools.
400+ Young Scholars
Our program addresses educational disparities by offering a fully funded academic enrichment program for promising young PUSD students.
9 Years
Students spend nine consecutive summers taking 40+ courses in math, science, technology, humanities, and the arts.
100%
College Acceptance.
Four Independent Schools. One Shared Mission.
Our PFS Sites & Partners
PFS at Westridge School
324 Madeline Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91105
5th & 6th Grade Girls
PFS at Chandler School
1005 Armada Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91103
5th & 6th Grade Boys
PFS at Mayfield Junior
405 South Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
All 7th & 8th Graders
PFS at Polytechnic Schools
1030 E. California Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
9th-12th & Undergraduates
PFS Class of 2026 by the Numbers
24
students
first-gen college students
67%
mean GPA
3.78
students of color
96%
100%
accepted to college
100%
attending college
What our graduates say
Source: PFS Class of 2026 Undergraduate Survey and College Matriculation Data, 2026.
“The teachers and staff believed in me.”
“I felt seen.”
“I met other students who were motivated like me.”
“It became a second home.”
“I've been here since fourth grade.”
“I grew up with the program.”
“I made lifelong friends.”
“I looked forward to coming back.”
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