For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,414 students in Paramount, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Paramount, CA are Paramount Unified Community Day and Paramount High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paramount, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Paramount have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Paramount, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paramount High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Paramount, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Unified Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14507 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8084
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8084
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Paramount High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14429 South Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6067
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6067
Gr: 9-12 | 3,400 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Paramount Virtual Academy
Alternative School
15110 California Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6035
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6035
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Paramount, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Paramount, CA include Paramount Unified Community Day and Paramount High School.
How many public high schools are located in Paramount?
3 public high schools are located in Paramount.
What is the racial composition of students in Paramount?
Paramount public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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