Paradise Unified School District
School District · Paradise, California
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
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
Evaluating Paradise Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Paradise Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ridgeview High (continuation)
Paradise · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Paradise Ridge Elementary
Paradise · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Paradise Elearning Academy
Paradise · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#482 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
The short answer
Paradise Unified ranks #482 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Paradise Unified's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ridgeview High (continuation) (7.4/10), Paradise Ridge Elementary (7.1/10), and Paradise Elearning Academy (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Paradise Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Paradise Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgeview High (continuation) | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Paradise Ridge Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Paradise Elearning Academy | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Paradise Senior High | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Pine Ridge | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Paradise Junior High | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Cedarwood Elementary | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Paradise Unified students show an average math proficiency of 28.7% and ELA proficiency of 36.9%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Paradise Unified with test data.
Schools in Paradise Unified
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
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 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Paradise Unified?
Across schools in Paradise Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.9%. 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.9%
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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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