For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,657 students in Paradise Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Paradise Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,657 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paradise Unified School District, which is ranked #1253 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1271 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
18%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
71%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,531 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,947 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,531
$19,974
Spending / Student
$40,947
$18,396
Best Paradise Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paradise Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6593 Pentz Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Grades: K-6
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Paradise Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Rank: #33.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6593 Pentz Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6470
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6470
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
588 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Cedarwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Columbine Rd.
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3785
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3785
Grades: K-6
| 248 students
Rank: #66.
Paradise Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5657 Recreation Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6465
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6465
Grades: 7-8
| 175 students
Rank: #77.
Ridgeview High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5944 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6422
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6422
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #88.
Paradise Elearning Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #99.
Pine Ridge
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13878 Compton Dr.
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3800
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3800
Grades: K-6
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
6696 Clark Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6400
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paradise Unified School District?
Paradise Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 1,657 students.
What is the rank of Paradise Unified School District?
Paradise Unified School District is ranked #1253 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise Unified School District?
71% of Paradise Unified School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paradise Unified School District?
Paradise Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Paradise Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,947 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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