Paramount Alternative Education Center (Closed 2023)

Paramount Alternative Education Center serves 43 students in grades 6-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)
91%
54%
Black
(15-16)
9%
6%
White
(15-16)
n/a
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
4%
n/a
(14-15)
≤20%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Paramount Alternative Education Center?
The graduation rate of Paramount Alternative Education Center is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 89%.
How many students attend Paramount Alternative Education Center?
43 students attend Paramount Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Paramount Alternative Education Center students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paramount Alternative Education Center?
Paramount Alternative Education Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Paramount Alternative Education Center offer ?
Paramount Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Paramount Alternative Education Center part of?
Paramount Alternative Education Center is part of Paramount Unified School District.

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