Performance
Paramount High — Academic Performance
Standardised assessments, graduation outcomes and college-readiness metrics for Paramount High in Paramount, California.
Headline Indicator
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Science (CAST)
California Science Test, percentage meeting or exceeding the standard, 2025
CAASPP
20%
Met or exceeded the standard
2025
3%
Exceeded the standard
760
Students tested
| Grade | Met or exceeded | Exceeded | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 20% | 3% | 741 |
| Grade 12 | 16% | 5% | 19 |
Source: test_scores, CAASPP science results for 2025. Percentages are of students with a reported score. Results for very small groups are suppressed by the state and show as -.
Results by Student Group
CAASPP 2025, percentage meeting or exceeding the standard for each reported student group
| Student group | English Language Arts | Mathematics | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| All students | 56% 746 tested | 18% 742 tested | 20% 760 tested |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 59% 369 tested | 15% 371 tested | 17% 382 tested |
| Male | 53% 375 tested | 22% 369 tested | 23% 376 tested |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Black or African American | 45% 31 tested | 6% 31 tested | 13% 32 tested |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56% 693 tested | 18% 689 tested | 20% 705 tested |
| Socioeconomic status | |||
| Economically disadvantaged | 56% 715 tested | 18% 712 tested | 20% 724 tested |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 61% 31 tested | 20% 30 tested | 19% 36 tested |
| Homeless | 80% 15 tested | 13% 16 tested | 29% 17 tested |
| English learners | |||
| English learners | 7% 94 tested | 2% 94 tested | 1% 103 tested |
| English learners, 12 months or more | 8% 92 tested | 2% 85 tested | 1% 87 tested |
| English learners, under 12 months | - | - | 0% 15 tested |
| Long term English learners | 9% 58 tested | 4% 52 tested | 2% 52 tested |
| Reclassified fluent English proficient | 68% 390 tested | 24% 390 tested | 27% 395 tested |
| Initial fluent English proficient | 78% 23 tested | 36% 22 tested | 27% 22 tested |
| Ever an English learner | 56% 484 tested | 19% 484 tested | 22% 498 tested |
| Never an English learner | 55% 262 tested | 16% 258 tested | 18% 262 tested |
| English only | 53% 239 tested | 14% 236 tested | 17% 240 tested |
| Disability | |||
| Students with disabilities | 13% 87 tested | 0% 86 tested | 2% 87 tested |
| No reported disability | 62% 659 tested | 21% 656 tested | 23% 673 tested |
| Parent education | |||
| Parent not a high school graduate | 56% 140 tested | 14% 138 tested | 19% 144 tested |
| Parent high school graduate | 51% 250 tested | 18% 249 tested | 19% 252 tested |
| Parent some college | 61% 175 tested | 23% 175 tested | 24% 177 tested |
| Parent college graduate | 65% 96 tested | 22% 94 tested | 24% 97 tested |
| Parent graduate school | 55% 40 tested | 15% 41 tested | 17% 42 tested |
View 9 further student groups reported by the state
| Student group | English Language Arts | Mathematics | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not armed forces family member | 56% 746 tested | 18% 742 tested | 20% 760 tested |
| Not migrant education | 56% 746 tested | 18% 742 tested | 20% 760 tested |
| Not foster youth | 56% 743 tested | 18% 739 tested | 20% 756 tested |
| Not homeless | 55% 731 tested | 18% 726 tested | 20% 743 tested |
| Hispanic or Latino (Econ. Disadvantaged) | 56% 666 tested | 18% 663 tested | 20% 673 tested |
| Fluent English proficient and English only | 63% 652 tested | 21% 648 tested | 23% 657 tested |
| Parent education declined to state | 47% 45 tested | 9% 45 tested | 10% 48 tested |
| Hispanic or Latino (Not Econ. Disadvantaged) | 63% 27 tested | 19% 26 tested | 22% 32 tested |
| Black or African American (Econ. Disadvantaged) | 48% 29 tested | 7% 29 tested | 13% 30 tested |
Source: test_scores, CAASPP 2025 student group breakdown. Groups the state suppresses for privacy, or that are too small to report, show as - rather than zero. Groups overlap, so the figures do not sum to the all students row.
English Learner Proficiency (ELPAC)
English Language Proficiency Assessments for California, summative overall performance, 2025
2025
5%
Level 4, well developed
The level used towards reclassification
2025
35%
Level 3 or 4, moderately or well developed
469
English learners tested
| Grade | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 3 or 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 114 | 22% | 43% | 32% | 3% | 35% |
| Grade 10 | 141 | 23% | 35% | 37% | 5% | 42% |
| Grade 11 | 106 | 23% | 48% | 23% | 7% | 29% |
| Grade 12 | 108 | 34% | 35% | 25% | 6% | 31% |
Level 1 Minimally developed. Level 2 Somewhat developed. Level 3 Moderately developed. Level 4 Well developed.
View ELPAC by student group (19 groups)
| Student group | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 3 or 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary language: Spanish | 464 | 25% | 40% | 30% | 5% | 35% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 463 | 25% | 40% | 30% | 5% | 35% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 451 | 24% | 41% | 31% | 5% | 36% |
| ELs enrolled 12 months or more | 434 | 20% | 42% | 32% | 5% | 37% |
| EL - 6+ years in program | 352 | 13% | 46% | 36% | 5% | 41% |
| No Special Education Services | 314 | 27% | 38% | 30% | 5% | 35% |
| LTEL | 269 | 15% | 48% | 33% | 4% | 38% |
| Male | 253 | 25% | 44% | 26% | 6% | 32% |
| Female | 215 | 27% | 35% | 34% | 4% | 38% |
| Special Education Services | 155 | 22% | 45% | 29% | 5% | 34% |
| EL - 1 year in program | 36 | 75% | 14% | 11% | 0% | 11% |
| EL - less than 1 year in program | 35 | 89% | 9% | 3% | 0% | 3% |
| ELs enrolled fewer than 12 months | 34 | 88% | 9% | 3% | 0% | 3% |
| EL - 3 years in program | 18 | 33% | 28% | 28% | 11% | 39% |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 18 | 72% | 22% | 6% | 0% | 6% |
| EL - 2 years in program | 17 | 35% | 41% | 12% | 12% | 24% |
| Homeless | 11 | 73% | 18% | 9% | 0% | 9% |
| At-Risk of LTEL | 9 | - | - | - | - | - |
| EL - 5 years in program | 9 | - | - | - | - | - |
Source: school_elpac, California Department of Education summative ELPAC 2025. Percentages are of English learners with a reported overall performance level. Grades and groups too small to report are suppressed by the state and show as -, which is not the same as zero.
Graduation Rate
High-school adjusted cohort graduation rates — most recent year
View graduation by subgroup (108 rows)
| Year | Cohort | Subgroup | Cohort Size | % Grad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 853 | 92% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 40 | 78% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 111 | 82% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 838 | 93% |
| 2025 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 193 | 89% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Female · All | 437 | 94% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Foster care students · All | 14 | 93% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 788 | 93% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 35 | 80% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Male · All | 415 | 91% |
| 2024 | — | All Students in School · All | 914 | 94% |
| 2023 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 906 | 92% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 65 | 86% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 117 | 80% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 892 | 92% |
| 2023 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 179 | 84% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Female · All | 455 | 94% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 816 | 93% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 34 | 74% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Male · All | 451 | 91% |
| 2022 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 918 | 93% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 66 | 91% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 112 | 71% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 899 | 93% |
| 2022 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 182 | 89% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Female · All | 473 | 96% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 814 | 94% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 17 | 88% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Male · All | 445 | 90% |
| 2022 | 4YR | White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) · All | 12 | 75% |
| 2021 | 4yr_ACGR | All Students · All Students in School | 996 | 88% |
| 2021 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 996 | 88% |
| 2021 | 4YR | American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American · All | 1 | — |
| 2021 | 4YR | Asian/Pacific Islander · All | 19 | — |
| 2021 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 51 | — |
| 2021 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 110 | 77% |
| 2021 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 976 | 88% |
| 2021 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 230 | 82% |
| 2021 | 4YR | Foster care students · All | 13 | — |
| 2021 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 905 | 88% |
| 2021 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 25 | — |
| 2021 | 4YR | Multicultural/Multiethnic/Multiracial/other · All | 10 | — |
| 2021 | 4YR | White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) · All | 10 | — |
| 2020 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 1,104 | 93% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 100 | 92% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 125 | 79% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 1,080 | 93% |
| 2020 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 233 | 82% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Female · All | 556 | 95% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Foster care students · All | 21 | 76% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 967 | 93% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 33 | 76% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Male · All | 548 | 91% |
| 2019 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 1,103 | 93% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Asian · All | 16 | 90% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 100 | 92% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 124 | 82% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 1,079 | 93% |
| 2019 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 232 | 82% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Foster care students · All | 21 | 69% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 966 | 93% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 33 | 74% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Multicultural/Multiethnic/Multiracial/other · All | 13 | 75% |
| 2019 | 4YR | White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) · All | 8 | 75% |
| 2018 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 1,095 | 92% |
| 2018 | 4YR | American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American · All | 1 | — |
| 2018 | 4YR | Asian · All | 31 | 84% |
| 2018 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 91 | 87% |
| 2018 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 121 | 72% |
| 2018 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 1,073 | 92% |
| 2018 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 223 | 87% |
| 2018 | 4YR | Foster care students · All | 25 | 90% |
| 2018 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 947 | 93% |
| 2018 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 35 | 95% |
| 2018 | 4YR | Multicultural/Multiethnic/Multiracial/other · All | 9 | 75% |
| 2018 | 4YR | White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) · All | 16 | 90% |
| 2017 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 1,130 | 91% |
| 2017 | 4YR | American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American · All | — | — |
| 2017 | 4YR | Asian · All | 28 | 69% |
| 2017 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 75 | 82% |
University Eligibility and Diploma Seals
A to G course completion and diploma seals for the 2025 four year adjusted cohort
2025
49%
Met UC and CSU entrance requirements (A to G)
Eligible to apply to a UC or CSU campus
2025
16%
State Seal of Biliteracy
2025
29%
Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
2025
6%
Cohort dropout rate
Cohort of 853 students. 92% graduated (CDE cohort measure, 2025). 0% still enrolled.
View A to G completion by student group (10 groups)
| Student group | Cohort | Graduated | A to G | Biliteracy | Dropout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Students in School | 853 | 92% | 49% | 16% | 6% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 838 | 93% | 48% | 16% | 6% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 788 | 93% | 48% | 17% | 6% |
| Female | 437 | 94% | 57% | 21% | 5% |
| Male | 415 | 91% | 39% | 10% | 7% |
| English Learner | 193 | 89% | 27% | 6% | 11% |
| Children with disabilities | 111 | 82% | 22% | 1% | 5% |
| Black (not Hispanic) African American | 40 | 78% | 48% | 0% | 15% |
| Homeless | 35 | 80% | 39% | 14% | 14% |
| Foster care students | 14 | 93% | 31% | 0% | 7% |
View earlier cohorts (3 years)
| Cohort year | Cohort | Graduated | A to G | Biliteracy | Golden State Seal | Dropout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 906 | 92% | 45% | 6% | 30% | 5% |
| 2022 | 918 | 93% | 44% | 8% | 26% | 3% |
| 2020 | 1,104 | 93% | 48% | 9% | 18% | 5% |
Source: school_grad_outcomes, California Department of Education four year adjusted cohort outcomes for 2025. A to G refers to the subject requirements a student must complete to be eligible to apply to the University of California and California State University systems. Rates the department suppresses for small cohorts show as -.
SAT / ACT Participation
College-readiness exams from CRDC and state files
CRDC 2021
22
CRDC: total SAT/ACT takers
Sources: state assessment files (EDFacts), school_graduation_v2 (NCES adjusted-cohort), school_sat_act + CRDC SAT/ACT.