Paramount High School Academy (Closed 2008)

Paramount High School Academy serves 360 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
95%
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Paramount High School Academy?
360 students attend Paramount High School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Paramount High School Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paramount High School Academy?
Paramount High School Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Paramount High School Academy offer ?
Paramount High School Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Paramount High School Academy part of?
Paramount High School Academy is part of Paramount Unified School District.

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