Best Paradise Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 726 students in Paradise, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Paradise, CA are Paradise Senior High School, Hometech Charter and Ridgeview High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paradise, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Paradise have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Paradise, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paradise Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Paradise, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paradise Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Hometech Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6249 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Ridgeview High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5944 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6422
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Paradise Elearning Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Paradise, California

Paradise, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6830 Pentz Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
6249 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Gr: K-12
622 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Gr: 4-6
622 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Gr: 7-12
622 Pearson Rd
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6424
6593 Pentz Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6470
Gr: K-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Paradise, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Paradise, CA include Paradise Senior High School, Hometech Charter and Ridgeview High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Paradise?
4 public high schools are located in Paradise.
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise?
Paradise public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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