For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,579 students in Paradise Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Paradise Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,579 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Paradise Unified School District, which is ranked #1253 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1271 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.64
# American Indian Students
27 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
241 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
55%
# Black Students
8 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,179 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
75%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
137
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
117
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
124
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
92
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
141
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
144
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
160
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
147
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,089 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,970 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 73% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,089
$21,485
Spending / Student
$42,970
$19,787
Best Paradise Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Honey Run Academy Secondary
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
622 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Paradise Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5657 Recreation Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Grades: K-6
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Paradise Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Rank: #44.
Ponderosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6593 Pentz Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6470
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6470
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Paradise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
588 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Cedarwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Columbine Rd.
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3785
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3785
Grades: K-6
| 236 students
Rank: #77.
Paradise Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5657 Recreation Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6465
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6465
Grades: 7-8
| 164 students
Rank: #88.
Ridgeview High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5944 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6422
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6422
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #99.
Paradise Elearning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Grades: K-12
| 68 students
Rank: #1010.
Pine Ridge
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13878 Compton Dr.
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3800
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3800
Grades: K-6
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
6696 Clark Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6400
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6400
Grades: 12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paradise Unified School District?
Paradise Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 1,579 students.
What is the rank of Paradise Unified School District?
Paradise Unified School District is ranked #1253 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise Unified School District?
75% of Paradise Unified School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paradise Unified School District?
Paradise Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Paradise Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,970 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 73% over four school years.
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