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5.7 avg / 10

Paradise Unified School District

School District · Paradise, California

Students: 1,657
Teachers (FTE): 85

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

7

3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,418

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#509 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,418

+$5,771 vs California median

District size

1,657 students

Smaller than California median

About Paradise Unified

Paradise Unified is a Paradise, California school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 1,657 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1. The district invests $23,418 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Paradise Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ridgeview High (continuation), which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, Paradise Unified students show an average math proficiency of 22.0% and ELA proficiency of 27.6%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Paradise Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 22.0%
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State
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ELA Proficiency 27.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Paradise Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Paradise
Total Enrollment
1,657
Teachers (FTE)
85
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Paradise Unified?

Paradise Unified has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Paradise Unified?

The average composite rating for Paradise Unified is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Paradise Unified?

Paradise Unified spends $23,418 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Paradise Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Paradise Unified is 19.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Paradise Unified?

Ridgeview High (continuation) is the highest-rated school in Paradise Unified with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in Paradise Unified?

Across schools in Paradise Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Paradise Unified compare to other districts in California?

Paradise Unified has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
22.0%
ELA Proficiency
27.6%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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