Paragon Management Inc.

The Paragon Management Inc. district in Arizona oversees two high-performing schools: Paradise Honors Elementary School and Paradise Honors High School. Both schools have maintained 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger for the past three years and rank among the top schools in the state, with the high school ranked 91st out of 469 Arizona high schools and the elementary school ranked 160th out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools.

Academically, the students at both Paradise Honors schools outperform state and district averages on standardized tests. At the elementary school, 64% of 5th graders scored proficient or better on the AzSCI Science exam, compared to the state average of 34%. At the high school, 61% of 11th graders scored proficient or better on the AASA English Language Arts exam, compared to the state average of 40%. Both schools also have relatively low dropout rates and high graduation rates, with the high school boasting a 97.3% 4-year graduation rate.

In terms of student demographics, the Paradise Honors schools have a diverse student population, with a majority of white students but also sizable Hispanic and multi-racial populations. The schools also have relatively low percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting they may serve more affluent communities. However, the per-student spending at both schools is above the state average, which may contribute to their strong academic performance.