Paradise High School

Summary:

Paradise High School is a public high school located in Paradise, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 388 students. The school is part of the Paradise Independent School District, which is ranked 187 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paradise High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, with a statewide ranking between 166 and 475 over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance. Compared to nearby schools like Azle High School, Chico High School, and Springtown High School, Paradise High School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (77.06%) and a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (24.23%), suggesting a more affluent student population.

Paradise High School's academic excellence is further demonstrated by its impressive 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.2% to 100% over the past 5 years, which are higher than the nearby schools. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.5% over the same period, significantly lower than the surrounding districts. Additionally, Paradise High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in STAAR EOC assessments, particularly in subjects like English II Reading, U.S. History, and Biology.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 338 School House Rd
       Paradise, TX  76073-0646


(940) 969-5010

District: Paradise Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
475th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,493 Help


Feeder schools for Paradise High School:

Elementary:    Paradise Elementary
    Paradise Intermediate
Middle:    Paradise Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  384

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.6%
Hispanic:
18.5%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paradise High School ranks better than 76.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Paradise High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.6%), Hispanic (18.5%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paradise High School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paradise High School is $10,493.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paradise High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise High School 475th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Paradise High School in the ranking list.)

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Paradise Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Independent School District (Isd) 187th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paradise High School

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Rank History for all students at Paradise High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.90 157th 1427 89.0%
2005 75.97 224th 1429 84.3%
2006 74.50 263rd 1430 81.6%
2007 77.23 206th 1497 86.2%
2008 70.28 380th 1510 74.8%
2009 70.84 353rd 1539 77.1%
2010 68.68 422nd 1568 73.1%
2011 69.59 412th 1672 75.4%
2012 64.99 421st 1603 73.7%
2013 70.98 337th 1652 79.6%
2014 67.53 441st 1734 74.6%
2015 72.51 316th 1743 81.9%
2016 64.22 555th 1762 68.5%
2017 74.69 265th 1777 85.1%
2018 65.01 437th 1797 75.7%
2019 70.34 365th 1857 80.3%
2021 82.25 166th 1861 91.1%
2022 76.97 254th 1876 86.5%
2023 79.84 211th 1961 89.2%
2024 68.24 475th 1987 76.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Paradise High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.06 14th 677 97.9%
2024 94.71 5th 730 99.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Paradise High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.67 801st 1278 37.3%
2023 57.05 376th 1371 72.6%
2024 1.18 1434th 1435 0.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Paradise High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.15 855th 1347 36.5%
2019 60.94 328th 1357 75.8%
2021 74.91 176th 1382 87.3%
2022 72.39 189th 1418 86.7%
2023 74.27 197th 1478 86.7%
2024 40.69 879th 1547 43.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paradise High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.26 558th 1794 68.9%
2019 71.70 274th 1818 84.9%
2021 77.64 189th 1848 89.8%
2022 64.31 399th 1847 78.4%
2023 82.84 142nd 1897 92.5%
2024 56.29 588th 1883 68.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Paradise High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.37 415th 1781 76.7%
2019 75.21 285th 1798 84.1%
2021 79.91 203rd 1815 88.8%
2022 73.75 300th 1841 83.7%
2023 73.46 326th 1891 82.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Paradise High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.70 694th 1137 39.0%
2019 62.35 519th 1145 54.7%
2021 74.30 158th 1177 86.6%
2022 72.57 129th 1172 89.0%
2023 66.67 468th 1182 60.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Paradise High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.33 583rd 1784 67.3%
2019 57.01 534th 1810 70.5%
2021 76.55 185th 1829 89.9%
2022 71.12 258th 1837 86.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Paradise High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.37 569th 1803 68.4%
2019 66.21 441st 1824 75.8%
2021 81.80 171st 1840 90.7%
2022 77.43 238th 1853 87.2%
2023 82.07 181st 1913 90.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paradise High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.74 335th 1691 80.2%
2019 75.06 247th 1714 85.6%
2021 80.41 172nd 1743 90.1%
2022 77.91 190th 1762 89.2%
2023 74.07 273rd 1820 85.0%
2024 67.08 349th 1804 80.7%
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Rank History for White students at Paradise High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.21 741st 1539 51.9%
2019 55.56 617th 1526 59.6%
2021 70.19 320th 1510 78.8%
2022 66.61 369th 1525 75.8%
2023 69.27 341st 1576 78.4%
2024 51.52 686th 1556 55.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Enrollment information for Paradise High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 227 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1990 145 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1991 140 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1992 145 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1993 141 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1994 162 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1995 181 0 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 198
1996 181 0 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 198
1997 203 0 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 215
1998 207 0 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 218
1999 231 0 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 243
2000 155 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 162
2001 245 0 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 261
2002 278 3 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2003 278 3 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2004 284 3 1 17 2 n/a n/a 0 307
2005 276 3 1 18 2 n/a n/a 0 300
2006 280 2 0 22 2 n/a n/a 0 306
2007 291 3 1 24 2 n/a n/a 0 321
2008 267 4 1 18 4 n/a n/a 0 294
2009 265 4 1 20 5 n/a n/a 0 295
2010 279 6 3 21 3 n/a n/a 0 312
2011 271 3 0 35 0 0 5 0 314
2012 293 2 0 42 1 0 5 0 343
2013 293 2 0 40 4 0 4 0 343
2014 291 1 0 33 4 0 4 0 333
2015 309 1 0 37 5 0 6 0 358
2016 292 1 0 40 5 0 8 0 346
2017 320 0 0 35 3 0 7 0 365
2018 304 2 0 34 2 0 7 0 349
2019 308 2 0 37 0 0 4 0 351
2020 303 3 0 44 1 0 4 0 355
2021 296 4 0 55 1 0 2 0 358
2022 293 4 1 66 1 1 4 0 370
2023 299 3 1 76 1 0 8 0 388
2024 298 4 0 71 2 0 9 0 384

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 Paradise High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 235 n/a n/a n/a
1990 148 12.0 12.3 n/a
1991 144 13.3 10.8 n/a
1992 153 11.0 13.9 9.8
1993 150 12.0 12.5 18
1994 172 13.0 13.2 16.3
1995 198 16.0 12.4 12.1
1996 198 16.0 12.4 12.1
1997 215 18.9 11.4 13.5
1998 218 25.2 8.7 12.8
1999 243 21.7 11.2 13.2
2000 162 17.8 9.1 11.7
2001 261 23.8 11.0 8.8
2002 299 21.8 13.7 19.7
2003 299 21.8 13.7 19.7
2004 307 25.0 12.3 20.8
2005 300 28.2 10.6 18.7
2006 306 27.4 11.2 19.6
2007 321 27.9 11.5 21.5
2008 294 28.0 10.5 23.8
2009 295 28.5 10.3 24.4
2010 312 31.2 9.9 25.3
2011 314 30.3 10.3 22.9
2012 343 28.3 12.0 22.2
2013 343 28.2 12.1 23
2014 333 28.7 11.5 21.9
2015 358 29.0 12.3 22.9
2016 346 30.0 11.5 21.7
2017 365 29.7 12.2 18.4
2018 349 30.5 11.4 28.7
2019 351 28.7 12.1 27.9
2020 355 30.0 11.8 27.3
2021 358 29.8 11.9 27.1
2022 370 30.8 11.9 28.9
2023 388 34.5 11.2 24.2
2024 384 33.2 11.5 20.1

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 Paradise High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 235 n/a n/a n/a
1990 148 12.0 12.3 n/a
1991 144 13.3 10.8 n/a
1992 153 11.0 13.9 9.8
1993 150 12.0 12.5 18
1994 172 13.0 13.2 16.3
1995 198 16.0 12.4 12.1
1996 198 16.0 12.4 12.1
1997 215 18.9 11.4 13.5
1998 218 25.2 8.7 12.8
1999 243 21.7 11.2 13.2
2000 162 17.8 9.1 11.7
2001 261 23.8 11.0 8.8
2002 299 21.8 13.7 19.7
2003 299 21.8 13.7 19.7
2004 307 25.0 12.3 20.8
2005 300 28.2 10.6 18.7
2006 306 27.4 11.2 19.6
2007 321 27.9 11.5 21.5
2008 294 28.0 10.5 23.8
2009 295 28.5 10.3 24.4
2010 312 31.2 9.9 25.3
2011 314 30.3 10.3 22.9
2012 343 28.3 12.0 22.2
2013 343 28.2 12.1 23
2014 333 28.7 11.5 21.9
2015 358 29.0 12.3 22.9
2016 346 30.0 11.5 21.7
2017 365 29.7 12.2 18.4
2018 349 30.5 11.4 28.7
2019 351 28.7 12.1 27.9
2020 355 30.0 11.8 27.3
2021 358 29.8 11.9 27.1
2022 370 30.8 11.9 28.9
2023 388 34.5 11.2 24.2
2024 384 33.2 11.5 20.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Paradise High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $423 (4.0%) $10,080 (96.0%) $10,503
2020 $359 (3.4%) $10,200 (96.6%) $10,559
2021 $518 (4.9%) $9,976 (95.1%) $10,493

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paradise High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 365th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 211th of 1961 High schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Paradise High School)4960
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Paradise Independent School District (Isd))6466
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Paradise High School)7382
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Paradise Independent School District (Isd))7382
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Paradise High School)6987
 18%
   End of Course English I Reading (Paradise Independent School District (Isd))6987
 18%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Paradise High School)6675
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Paradise Independent School District (Isd))6675
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Paradise High School)8688
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Paradise Independent School District (Isd))8688
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students351388
 10.5%
African American23
 50%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic3776
 105.4%
Pacific Islander00
White308299
 2.9%
Two or More Races48
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.9%24.2%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Paradise High School

Students at Paradise High School are 78% White, 18% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 384 students attended Paradise High School.

Paradise High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Paradise Elementary
Elementary : Paradise Intermediate
Middle : Paradise Middle

Paradise High School ranks 475th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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