Paramount Virtual Academy serves 55 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paramount Virtual Academy's student population of 55 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paramount Virtual Academy is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
74%
55%
Black
18%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Paramount Virtual Academy?
55 students attend Paramount Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Paramount Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paramount Virtual Academy?
Paramount Virtual Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Paramount Virtual Academy offer ?
Paramount Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Paramount Virtual Academy part of?
Paramount Virtual Academy is part of Paramount Unified School District.
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