Paramount High School

Paramount High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
14429 Downey Ave,  Paramount, CA
Paramount Unified School District
3.7
3.8
3,948 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Greg Buckner
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
183
Full Time Teachers
183
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
530
Average ACT
23
Math
24
English
23
Reading
22
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
32.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
4.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1.9%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
324:1

Student Diversity

Female
50%
Male
49.8%
Hispanic
89.9%
Black
6.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Long Beach 916 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 736 Students
University of California - Irvine 730 Students
California State University - Fullerton 450 Students
University of Southern California 448 Students
University of California - San Diego 427 Students
University of California - Berkeley 421 Students
University of California - Davis 334 Students
California State University - Dominguez Hills 328 Students
Cerritos College 303 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 214 Students
Nursing 181 Students
Psychology 175 Students
Biology 173 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 119 Students
Criminology 94 Students
Computer Science 82 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 75 Students
Mechanical Engineering 61 Students
Sociology 54 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 735 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/22/2024
Starting Paramount High was a bit nerve recking for me due to the fact this high school was known to have riots and several altercations. Being on the news for fights was not appealing and I was concerned for my safety at times. However after being there for 4 years I learned to cope with its flaws and I met some of the people that will continue to forever impact my life in a positive way. The diversity made me feel at home and I wouldnt have wished to grow anywhere else.
4.0 Senior
12/21/2023
Something within the school I really enjoy are the activities we get. For example, during the holiday season we had spirit week, cookie decorating during lunch, and holiday grams we can buy and get delivered to the classroom we chose. I appreciate how our school does the most it can to bring students together and provide for them.
5.0 Senior
9/18/2023
Paramount High School focuses on the study of each student, providing them with the best quality of education. My experience has been the best.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 20 Reviews
5.0 student
10/28/2018
Great school to prepare you for college. I transferred to the high school from another district and found Paramount more advanced. By the time I went to college I was better informed and equipped to deal with college learning.I'm so glad my parents moved and I was forced to transfer to Paramount.
5.0 other
7/30/2014
This school is great I've been going there over the summer and looks great! They have new building such as the field house where they have class rooms, trophy hall, equipment room, locker rooms, band room, wrestling room, and a weight room! They also have the new C.T.E. building where they have the...
4.0 parent
4/17/2014
My school has a great team of sports enthusiasts, consisting of students, teachers, coaches, and parents. The comraderie is infectious and has had the greatest impact on the performance of all involved. I think everyone should know about Paramount High School sports program and the outstanding job t...
4.0 parent
8/22/2013
School Stadium, gymnasiums was recently upgraded, looks like a College Stadium..Most improved school as far as I'm concerned..The next thing they need to upgrade is their cafeteria food. My daughter says the tacos and salads have no taste and are dried up a does not look fresh. That would be the nex...

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