- Enrollment
- 1,264
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Surprise, AZ
Paradise Honors High School
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Honors High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040024102957Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Honors High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Surprise · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,028
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Honors High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Surprise, AZ.
School address
District: Paragon Management Inc. (5180) · Arizona
NCES ID 040024102957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Paradise Honors High School grew from 916 students in 2022-23 to 985 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 040024102957 · Surprise, AZ High · MID · CHARTER
1,028 enr · 9.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Paradise Honors Elementary School (1,264 students)
Paradise Honors High School grew from 916 students in 2022-23 to 985 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Paradise Honors High School compares
Paradise Honors High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 81% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,028 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,028
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$9,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 5.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Paradise Honors High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Paragon Management Inc. (5180) reports $9,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paradise Honors High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Honors Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise Honors High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Honors High School
How many students attend Paradise Honors High School?
Paradise Honors High School has 1,028 students enrolled. It is a high school in Surprise, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 916 (2022-23) → 985 (2023-24), up 69.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paradise Honors High School?
9.0% of students at Paradise Honors High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Honors High School?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Honors High School is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Surprise, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Honors High School?
Paradise Honors High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Paradise Honors High School rank among high schools in Surprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Honors High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Surprise, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Surprise on the city page.
What other schools are in Paragon Management Inc. (5180)?
Besides Paradise Honors High School, Paragon Management Inc. (5180) also operates Paradise Honors Elementary School (1,264 students). See the Paragon Management Inc. (5180) district page for the complete list.