Paramount High School

About Paramount High School

Paramount High School is a top-tier public school located in the heart of a vibrant, diverse community. The school is known for its rigorous academic standards and comprehensive extracurricular activities. The school offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, as well as a number of electives in the arts, sciences, and technology.
The school has a strong sense of community, with a wide range of clubs and activities for students to participate in. From student-run clubs and organizations to sports teams, there’s something for everyone. In addition, the school offers a variety of field trips and other activities to help students explore the world outside of the classroom.
Paramount High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy towards bullying, and employs a full-time guidance counselor and social worker to ensure that all students feel safe and supported.
Paramount High School is proud to be a part of the community and to provide students with the best educational opportunities available. With its strong academic standards, vibrant extracurricular activities, and commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment, Paramount High School is an excellent choice for any student looking for an outstanding high school experience.

Address:	14429 S. Downey Ave. Paramount, CA 90723
Phone:	(562) 602-6067
Site:	phs.pusdschools.net
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	4,211 students

Overview Paramount High School

Paramount High School serves 4,211 students in grades 9-12.
Paramount 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 23% (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 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Paramount High School

Paramount 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 Paramount High School is 0.20, 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.