- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paramount, CA
Paramount High
Federal NCES profile for Paramount High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062985004653
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paramount High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 16
- public schools in Paramount · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- small classes for California
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paramount High has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paramount High ranks #2 of 16 public schools in Paramount, CA.
School address
District: Paramount Unified · California
NCES ID 062985004653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-190 students YoY
Paramount High shrank from 3,737 students in 2022-23 to 3,547 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 182.9 → 183.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-190 students YoY 062985004653 · Paramount, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,400 enr · 18.7:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hollydale (794 students)
Paramount High shrank from 3,737 students in 2022-23 to 3,547 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 182.9 → 183.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Paramount High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Paramount High
3,400 students
- Hollydale 794
Hollydale
794 students
- Alondra Middle 735
Alondra Middle
735 students
- Frank J. Zambo 650
Frank J. Zamboni
650 students
- Paramount Park 551
Paramount Park Middle
551 students
- Captain Raymon 522
Captain Raymond Collins
522 students
What this shows Paramount High reports 3,400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paramount High compares
Paramount High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,400 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,400
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,267
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors13.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.0%
African American 5.7%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
White 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Paramount High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paramount Unified reports $21,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paramount High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollydale | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alondra Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank J. Zamboni | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paramount Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Captain Raymond Collins | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paramount High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~3,400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paramount High
How many students attend Paramount High?
Paramount High has 3,400 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paramount, CA. CCD year-over-year: 3,737 (2022-23) → 3,547 (2023-24), down 190.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paramount High?
The student-teacher ratio at Paramount High is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paramount High?
79.1% of students at Paramount High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paramount High?
The largest demographic group at Paramount High is Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment, in Paramount, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paramount High?
Paramount High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paramount High rank among public schools in Paramount?
By Resource Investment Index, Paramount High ranks #2 of 16 public schools in Paramount, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paramount on the city page.
What other schools are in Paramount Unified?
Besides Paramount High, Paramount Unified also operates Hollydale (794 students), Alondra Middle (735 students), and Frank J. Zamboni (650 students). See the Paramount Unified district page for the complete list.