For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,596 students in Paramount, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Paramount, CA are Paramount Unified Community Day and Paramount High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paramount, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Paramount have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Paramount, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paramount High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Paramount, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Unified Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14507 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8084
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8084
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Paramount High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14429 South Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6067
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6067
Gr: 9-12 | 3,547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Paramount Virtual Academy
Alternative School
15110 California Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6035
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6035
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Paramount, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16200 South Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Paramount, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Paramount, CA include Paramount Unified Community Day and Paramount High School.
How many public high schools are located in Paramount?
3 public high schools are located in Paramount.
What is the racial composition of students in Paramount?
Paramount public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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