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Paradise Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,494 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
10,378 Schools
# Students
1,494 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Paradise Unified School District, which is ranked #1258 of all 1,939 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
0.41
0.63
# American Indian Students
26 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
223 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
56%
# Black Students
5 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,123 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
75%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
99 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
121
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
109
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
108
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
104
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
88
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
72
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
145
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
152
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
146
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
173
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,971 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has declined by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,415 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 83% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,971
$19,801
Spending / Student
$45,415
$18,236
Best Paradise Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Honey Run Secondary
Alternative 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
(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
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Paradise Senior High 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
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Ponderosa Elementary 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
(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
(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
| 200 students
Rank: #77.
Paradise Junior High 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
| 137 students
Rank: #88.
Ridgeview High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13835 W. Park Dr
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 872-6478
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 872-6478
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #99.
Paradise Elearning Academy
(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
| 108 students
Rank: #1010.
Pine Ridge
(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
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
6696 Clark Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6400
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paradise Unified School District?
Paradise Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 1,494 students.
What is the rank of Paradise Unified School District?
Paradise Unified School District is ranked #1258 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
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 17:1, 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 $45,415 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 83% over four school years.
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