PARAMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL

Paramount High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Paramount Unified school district, located in Paramount, CA with about 4,722 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 181 teachers, Paramount High 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.

Paramount High School, located on Downey Avenue in Paramount, California, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Paramount Unified School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it acts as a central hub for the local community, catering to a diverse student body and offering a wide range of academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its expansive campus and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the varying needs of its students.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Paramount High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the city of Paramount. The school provides numerous pathways for student development, including career technical education (CTE) programs, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and a variety of competitive sports teams and student-led clubs. By balancing academic rigor with robust community engagement, Paramount High strives to equip its students with the skills and social maturity necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing global landscape.

For more information, contact Paramount High at (562) 602-6067 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14429 S. Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723-4378
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PARAMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Paramount, CA with about 4,722 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Paramount Unified
Total Students:
4,722
Teachers:
181.36
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 4,722 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PARAMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
88.3%
Black or African American
7.7%
Asian
1.3%
White
1.1%
Two or more races
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.