Paradise Unified
Paradise Unified has 5 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 34.3/100 — 9.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Paradise Senior High at 58/100, where 13.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $19,718 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 31.0%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 27.8/100 | 3 | 10.4% | 24.5% |
| High | Developing 44.0/100 | 2 | 9.6% | 40.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Paradise Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Paradise Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 44.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -17.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 35.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 31.0%, 12.9pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 6.5%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Paradise Senior High leads the district at 58 with 13.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Paradise Unified spends $19,718 per student in current expenditures — $4,903 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (3)
Paradise Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.8 — 16.0 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -17.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Paradise Ridge Elementary with a Scope Score of 37 and 20.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paradise Ridge Elementary Paradise Unified Building Momentum | 20.8% | Developing 37/100 |
| 2 | Cedarwood Elementary Paradise Unified Building Momentum | 6.6% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 3 | Pine Ridge Paradise Unified Building Momentum | 3.9% | Needs Support 23/100 |
High Schools (2)
Paradise Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.0 — 3.5 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Paradise Senior High with a Scope Score of 58 and 13.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paradise Senior High Paradise Unified Building Momentum | 13.6% | Solid 58/100 |
| 2 | Ridgeview High (Continuation) Paradise Unified Building Momentum | 5.6% | Needs Support 30/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Paradise Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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