Paradise Senior High School

About Paradise Senior High School

Paradise Senior High School is a public high school located in Paradise, California. It is the only high school in the Paradise Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a rich history and has been providing quality education to its students since its founding in 1922.
The school offers a wide range of educational opportunities to its students, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and career and technical education (CTE) programs. The school also has a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and student organizations.
Paradise Senior High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. The school has a dedicated staff of teachers and administrators who strive to help students reach their full potential. The school also has a variety of resources available to help students succeed, including tutoring, counseling, and college and career planning.
Paradise Senior High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and prepare for their future. The school’s commitment to excellence and dedication to its students make it a great place to attend.

Address:	5911 Maxwell Dr. Paradise, CA 95969
Phone:	(530) 872-6425
Site:	phs.pusdk12.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	440 students

Overview Paradise Senior High School

Paradise Senior High School serves 440 students in grades 9-12.
Paradise Senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Paradise Senior High School

Paradise Senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Paradise Senior High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.