Paradise Charter serves 109 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Paradise Charter placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paradise Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Paradise Charter's student population of 109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
109 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Paradise Charter is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Paradise Charter is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1543 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
67%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
13%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paradise Charter's ranking?
Paradise Charter is ranked #1543 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Paradise Charter?
109 students attend Paradise Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Paradise Charter students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paradise Charter?
Paradise Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Paradise Charter offer ?
Paradise Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Paradise Charter part of?
Paradise Charter is part of Paradise Elementary School District.
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