ACHIEVE CHARTER SCHOOL OF PARADISE INC.

Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Paradise Unified school district, located in Paradise, CA with about 236 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 9 teachers, Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Achieve Charter School of Paradise is a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school located in Paradise, California. Originally founded to provide an alternative educational model for the local community, the school emphasizes a "back-to-basics" approach combined with high academic standards. It is known for fostering a close-knit, family-oriented environment that prioritizes character development, parental involvement, and a structured learning atmosphere designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is centered on a core knowledge philosophy, which focuses on providing students with a broad base of historical, scientific, and literary knowledge. Beyond academics, Achieve Charter places a significant emphasis on community resilience and service, particularly following the school’s dedication to rebuilding and supporting students after the devastation of the 2018 Camp Fire. By integrating small class sizes with a disciplined pedagogical framework, the school seeks to cultivate both academic excellence and personal responsibility in its students.

For more information, contact Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. at (530) 872-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

771 Elliott Rd
Paradise, CA 95969-3913
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ACHIEVE CHARTER SCHOOL OF PARADISE INC. is a public Charter school in Paradise, CA with about 236 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Paradise Unified
District:
Paradise Unified
Total Students:
236
Teachers:
9.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 236 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ACHIEVE CHARTER SCHOOL OF PARADISE INC. is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
77.5%
Hispanic/Latino
13.1%
Two or more races
3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%
Asian
2.1%
Black or African American
1.7%

Female
56.4%
Male
43.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.