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#6090 of 9,539 schools in CA
Paradise Senior High
High School · Paradise Unified · Paradise, CA
A Paradise Unified high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5911 Maxwell Dr., Paradise, CA 95969
- Math 12% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Paradise Senior High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2017, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paradise Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paradise), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,250
Median home value
$419,900
Median rent
$1,244/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95969; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Elearning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Ridgeview High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Paradise Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Hometech CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 121 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Paradise Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,418NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paradise Senior High is listed in Paradise Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paradise Senior High
Paradise Senior High is a public high school in Paradise, CA, part of Paradise Unified, serving approximately 506 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,090 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paradise Senior High
What grades does Paradise Senior High serve?
Paradise Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Paradise Senior High?
Paradise Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Senior High is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paradise Senior High rank in CA?
Paradise Senior High ranks #6,090 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Paradise Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Paradise Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Paradise Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paradise Senior High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Paradise Senior High a charter school?
No, Paradise Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paradise Senior High a Title I school?
No, Paradise Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paradise Senior High?
50.8% of students at Paradise Senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 506
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (530) 872-6425
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 95969)
- 7,804
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 59.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95969; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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