It serves grades 9th through 12 and is part of the Pasadena Independent School District.

Pasadena High School's mascot is an eagle named "Baldy".

All sub-varsity games are held on campus while some Varsity contests are held in Bob Barfield Gymnasium on campus named after Coach Barfield who led the Eagles to their State Finalist run in football.

The district facilities shared by the other 4 high schools are Pasadena Veteran's Memorial Stadium for football and soccer, Auxiliary Stadium, basketball and volleyball share Weldon "Stoney" Phillips Field House which is named after Coach Phillips who coached the Eagles from 1951 to 1957.

Pasadena High School's organizations consist of The Eagle Alliance (band), The Junior ROTC (Marine Division), Orchestra, The Eagle Escort (dance team), HOSA, Choir, Theatre, photography and a slew of clubs and organizations.