Paramount Unified School District is a school district headquartered in Paramount, California, United States.
Paramount Virtual Academy serves 33 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paramount Virtual Academy's student population of 33 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1953
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paramount Virtual Academy is 0.27, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Paramount Virtual Academy?
33 students attend Paramount Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Paramount Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paramount Virtual Academy?
Paramount Virtual Academy has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Paramount Virtual Academy offer ?
Paramount Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Paramount Virtual Academy part of?
Paramount Virtual Academy is part of Paramount Unified School District.
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