Paramount Unified Community Day

Summary:

Paramount Unified Community Day is a small public high school in Paramount, California, serving grades 7-12 within the Paramount Unified School District. With only 10 students enrolled, it has by far the smallest student population among the surrounding schools, which typically have hundreds or thousands of students.

Despite its small size, Paramount Unified Community Day has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 5-10% of California high schools over the past decade. The school has extremely low proficiency rates, with only 8.33% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics. This is significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has had chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 37.5% to 92.9%, which are alarmingly high. Ninety percent of students at Paramount Unified Community Day receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds.

In contrast, Paramount High School, located less than half a mile away, has a student population of over 3,700 and performs better academically. This stark contrast within the same school district highlights the vast disparities that can exist, even in close proximity. As an alternative school, Paramount Unified Community Day likely faces unique challenges in supporting its high-needs student population, and targeted interventions will be crucial to improve educational outcomes and promote equity within the district.

Detail:

Public 7-12

14507 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723-3419

(562) 602-8084

District: Paramount Unified

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,962

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 16

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

87.5%

African American:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paramount Unified Community Day is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2007 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.51. (See more...)

Compare Details Paramount Unified Community Day is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Paramount Unified Community Day has the smallest high school student body size in the Paramount Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.5%), African American (12.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Paramount Unified School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paramount Unified Community Day is 12.6, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Paramount Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Paramount Unified Community Day employs 1.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paramount Unified Community Day is $16,962, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Paramount Unified School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Paramount Unified Community Day was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Paramount Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Paramount Unified 961^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paramount Unified Community Day

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2006	3.97	1798^th	1804	0.3%
2007	6.51	1936^th	1999	3.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Paramount Unified Community Day

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Rank History for all high school students at Paramount Unified Community Day

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	11.15	1612^th	1653	2.5%
2005	8.78	1730^th	1901	9.0%
2006	12.07	1728^th	1968	12.2%
2007	11.93	1831^st	2063	11.2%
2008	9.72	1890^th	2117	10.7%
2009	14.78	1936^th	2238	13.5%
2010	7.90	2052^nd	2281	10.0%
2011	14.60	1871^st	2367	21.0%
2012	9.61	2025^th	2354	14.0%
2013	7.91	2138^th	2426	11.9%
2023	5.49	2309^th	2348	1.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paramount Unified Community Day

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.27	2217^th	2247	1.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paramount Unified Community Day

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	7	15	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	42
2000	4	6	3	28	0	n/a	n/a	41
2001	2	6	3	28	0	n/a	n/a	39
2002	3	6	2	21	0	n/a	n/a	32
2003	3	6	2	21	0	n/a	n/a	32
2004	0	7	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	32
2005	2	4	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	29
2006	0	12	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	27
2007	2	11	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	34
2008	n/a	9	1	28	n/a	n/a	n/a	38
2009	0	10	0	28	0	0	1	39
2010	0	3	0	24	0	0	0	27
2011	1	4	0	24	0	0	0	29
2012	1	4	0	17	0	0	0	22
2013	0	8	0	24	0	1	1	34
2014	1	8	0	23	0	0	0	32
2015	1	4	0	19	0	0	0	24
2016	0	5	0	18	0	1	0	24
2017	0	6	0	17	0	0	0	23
2018	0	3	0	15	0	0	0	18
2019	0	1	0	14	0	0	0	15
2020	1	1	0	15	0	0	1	18
2021	0	3	0	11	0	0	0	14
2022	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	5
2023	0	0	0	10	0	0	0	10
2024	0	2	0	14	0	0	0	16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paramount Unified Community Day

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	42	2.4	17.5	92.9
2000	41	0.0	0.0	87.8
2001	39	2.0	19.5	0
2002	32	2.0	16.0	0
2003	32	2.0	16.0	0
2004	32	2.0	16.0	0
2005	29	2.0	14.5	0
2006	27	4.0	6.8	0
2007	34	4.0	8.5	91.2
2008	38	6.0	6.3	92.1
2009	39	4.0	5.6	87.2
2010	27	4.0	6.7	88.9
2011	29	n/a	n/a	89.7
2012	22	3.0	7.3	n/a
2013	34	2.3	14.5	41.2
2014	32	1.0	29.3	75
2015	24	2.0	12.0	83.3
2016	24	4.0	6.0	91.7
2017	23	3.6	6.3	87
2018	18	3.6	5.0	83.3
2019	15	3.6	4.1	100
2020	18	n/a	n/a	100
2021	14	3.4	4.1	78.6
2022	5	1.0	4.9	n/a
2023	10	0.5	18.5	90
2024	16	1.2	12.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paramount Unified Community Day

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	42	2.4	17.5	92.9
2000	41	0.0	0.0	87.8
2001	39	2.0	19.5	0
2002	32	2.0	16.0	0
2003	32	2.0	16.0	0
2004	32	2.0	16.0	0
2005	29	2.0	14.5	0
2006	27	4.0	6.8	0
2007	34	4.0	8.5	91.2
2008	38	6.0	6.3	92.1
2009	39	4.0	5.6	87.2
2010	27	4.0	6.7	88.9
2011	29	n/a	n/a	89.7
2012	22	3.0	7.3	n/a
2013	34	2.3	14.5	41.2
2014	32	1.0	29.3	75
2015	24	2.0	12.0	83.3
2016	24	4.0	6.0	91.7
2017	23	3.6	6.3	87
2018	18	3.6	5.0	83.3
2019	15	3.6	4.1	100
2020	18	n/a	n/a	100
2021	14	3.4	4.1	78.6
2022	5	1.0	4.9	n/a
2023	10	0.5	18.5	90
2024	16	1.2	12.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paramount Unified Community Day

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,962

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paramount Unified Community Day

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	15	10	33.3%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	14	10	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	90%	10%

Schools Near Paramount Unified Community Day

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Paramount Unified Community Day	Public	7-12	14507 Paramount Blvd.	Paramount	90723	Los Angeles County	Paramount Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 602-8084	16	1	12.6	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	2 (12.5%)	14 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					18.2			$16,962
Paramount High	Public	9-12	14429 South Downey Ave.	Paramount	90723	Los Angeles County	Paramount Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 602-6067	3,547	184	19.2	94.4%	28 (0.8%)	222 (6.3%)	3,199 (90.2%)	51 (1.4%)	4 (0.1%)	10 (0.3%)	25 (0.7%)	33.5	1322^nd of 2323 public high schools	43.1%		32.3	1349^th of 2348 public high schools	42.5%	27	14.0	12.5	13.9	45.4	45.4	13.6	13.6	$3,807
Cesar Chavez Continuation High	Public	9-12	15301 San Jose Ave.	Compton	90221	Los Angeles County	Compton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 898-6340	251	17	15.0	91.6%	0 (0.0%)	36 (14.3%)	211 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	8.4	2149^th of 2323 public high schools	7.5%		8.9	2136^th of 2348 public high schools	9.0%	13	2.2	0.0	1.9	5.8	5.8	2.0	2.0
Manuel Dominguez High	Public	9-12	15301 South San Jose Ave.	Compton	90221	Los Angeles County	Compton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 630-0142	1,616	75	21.6	92.4%	0 (0.0%)	171 (10.6%)	1,423 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	12 (0.7%)	7 (0.4%)	48.5	902^nd of 2323 public high schools	61.2%		34.9	1282^nd of 2348 public high schools	45.4%	380	17.4		17.1	60.0	60.0	22.3	22.3
Vista High	Public	9-12	11300 Wright Rd.	Lynwood	90262	Los Angeles County	Lynwood Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 603-1516	181	14	13.0	97.8%	1 (0.6%)	10 (5.5%)	170 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.6	1972^nd of 2323 public high schools	15.1%		11.7	1964^th of 2348 public high schools	16.4%	8		3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	0.0	0.0	$10,400
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High	Public	9-12	5246 Martin Luther King Blvd.	Lynwood	90262	Los Angeles County	Lynwood Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 886-5200	1,581	68	23.2	97.5%	7 (0.4%)	45 (2.8%)	1,524 (96.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	30.8	1402^nd of 2323 public high schools	39.6%		34.6	1288^th of 2348 public high schools	45.1%	114		11.3	11.3	41.2	41.2	11.2	11.2	$5,694
Somerset High	Public	7-12	9242 East Laurel St.	Bellflower	90706	Los Angeles County	Bellflower Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 804-6548	113	10	11.0	77.9%	11 (9.7%)	11 (9.7%)	87 (77.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13.4	1866^th of 2323 public high schools	19.7%		12.4	1930^th of 2348 public high schools	17.8%	64	4.4		3.7	26.7	26.1	0.0	0.0	$18,289
CA Advancing Pathways for Students in Los Angeles County	Public	9-12	16703 South Clark Ave.	Bellflower	90706	Los Angeles County	CA Advancing Pathways for Students in Los Angeles County Re	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 866-9011	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Los Angeles County Regional Occupational Program	Public	9-12	9300 Imperial Hwy. Clark Bldg.	Downey	90242	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles County Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(562) 922-6850	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall	Public	6-12	7285 East Quill Dr.	Downey	90242	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 803-6648	249	13	19.6	98.8%	11 (4.4%)	88 (35.3%)	147 (59.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Paramount Unified Community Day

How many students attend Paramount Unified Community Day?

In the 2023-24 school year, 16 students attended Paramount Unified Community Day.

What is the racial makeup of Paramount Unified Community Day?

Students at Paramount Unified Community Day are 88% Hispanic, 13% African American.

What district is Paramount Unified Community Day in?

Paramount Unified

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