Paradise Junior High

www.pjhs.pusdk12.org

164 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Paradise Intermediate School, located in Paradise, California, is a key component of the Paradise Unified School District. Serving students in the middle grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. Despite the significant challenges the community faced following the 2018 Camp Fire, the school has remained a resilient hub for local families, prioritizing both the academic achievement and the emotional well-being of its students as the town continues to rebuild and move forward.

The school’s curriculum is designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community, offering resources on district policies, campus news, and educational programs. By emphasizing a culture of safety and growth, Paradise Intermediate strives to provide a stable foundation that prepares its students for the rigorous expectations of secondary education.

164

Total Students

9.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paradise Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	19
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
131 (80.4 %)
Hispanic
19 (11.7 %)
Two or More
11 (6.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Paradise Unified
Phone:	(530)872-6465
Website:	http://www.pjhs.pusdk12.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 81