Paradise Senior High School
Paradise Senior High School serves 995 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Paradise Senior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Paradise Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Paradise Senior High School's student population of 995 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 995 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Paradise Senior High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Paradise Senior High School 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2699 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 3% | 12% |
Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
Black | n/a | 5% |
White | 75% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 91% | 84% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Paradise Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Paradise Senior High School is Paradise Elearning Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hometech Charter (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Paradise Paradise Elearning Academy Grades: 9-12 | 57 students
0.1 miles
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425 0.1 9-12 57 - Paradise Hometech Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 155 students
0.4 miles
6249 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171 0.4 K-12 155 - Paradise Achieve Charter School Of Paradise Inc. Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 236 students
0.5 miles
771 Elliott Rd
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-4100 0.5 K-8 236 - Oroville Butte County Community - Lead Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 22 students
0.7 miles
2345 Fair St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 879-7589 0.7 7-12 22 - Paradise Honey Run Academy Elementary School Alternative School
Grades: 4-6
0.7 miles
622 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461 0.7 4-6 n/a
School Reviews
2 This school has some very serious problems. The school is filthy. if you are a self starter, an exceptional athelete or student you will probably do well at this school. If you are a student who does not fall into these catagories you will probably be left behind. This is the case with my child and many like him. Children are not able to get any extra help right now due to a contract dispute between teachers and the district. Guidance counselors do not seem to guide or councel students in their education choices.(my child can't even get an appointment.) I see no school pride in students or facilty. vandelism, bad language, bullying, no inforced dressed code and children not having their educational needs met. These are just a few problems needing to be addressed. If seems as though children do not come first in this school district. - Posted by Parent - stace |
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