Paramount High School

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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
19:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
176
Full Time Teachers
176
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
530
Verbal
530
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
22
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
32.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6.1%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2.6%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
324:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.2%
Hispanic
90.9%
Black
5.6%
Asian
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
Filipino
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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 920 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 741 Students
University of California - Irvine 709 Students
California State University, Fullerton 495 Students
University of Southern California 429 Students
University of California - Berkeley 423 Students
University of California - San Diego 406 Students
California State University - Dominguez Hills 334 Students
Cerritos College 318 Students
University of California - Davis 306 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 204 Students
Psychology 179 Students
Nursing 177 Students
Biology 171 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 114 Students
Criminology 92 Students
Computer Science 75 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 73 Students
Mechanical Engineering 72 Students
Political Science and Government 57 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 711 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/6/2024
The best parts of my experience at Paramount would be the students and the activities that we do throughout the year. Like dances, rallys, football games,etc.
5.0 Sophomore
5/13/2024
I really enjoy the environment provided by Paramount high school and the endless opportunities students have as young adults.
5.0 Senior
4/12/2024
The school is a good school students are given the necessary resources to guarantee an efficient and fulfilling education. They ensure students are college ready by offering a variety of courses including honors, AP, and dual enrollment courses. The classes are great and learning is a priority to get students to the necessary level by the end of the year.
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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Paramount High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Paramount, CA, in the Paramount neighborhood, and is served by the Paramount Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,948 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Paramount High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $688,622. Discover additional schools in the area, like Somerset High School, Dominguez High School, Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School, and more. Learn more about what Paramount has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paramount High School.

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