Paramount High School vs. Downey High School
Should I attend Paramount High School or Downey High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Paramount High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Downey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 3,948 students in grades 9-12, Paramount High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 4,314 students in grades 9-12, Downey High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,948 students
4,314 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
192 teachers
172 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1783 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
59%
Graduation Rate
88%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
929
1059
Grade 10 Students
1055
1131
Grade 11 Students
994
1103
Grade 12 Students
970
1020
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
90%
89%
% Black
7%
3%
% White
1%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
13%
