Paramount Virtual Academy

Summary:

Paramount Virtual Academy is a small alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Paramount, California, with a predominantly Hispanic student population. Despite serving a community with significant economic challenges, the school has impressive academic performance and attendance metrics that set it apart from its peers.

Paramount Virtual Academy outperforms both the Los Angeles Unified school district and the state of California in academic proficiency, with 62.07% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 39.19% for the district and 46.66% for the state. The school also boasts an exceptional 0.0% chronic absenteeism rate, far lower than the state average. Additionally, Paramount Virtual Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1, which may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby alternative and virtual schools, such as Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment, Elizabeth Learning Center, and Compton STEP, Paramount Virtual Academy stands out for its exceptional academic performance and attendance rates. This suggests that the school's virtual learning model and instructional approach may be a model for effective virtual education, particularly for students facing socioeconomic challenges.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 15110 California Ave
       Paramount, CA  90723-4320


(562) 602-6035

District: Paramount Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
891st of 2,348 California Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  55

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.5%
African American:
18.2%
White:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paramount Virtual Academy ranks better than 62.1% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.96. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Paramount Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Paramount Virtual Academy 891st of 2348 California public high schools. (See Paramount Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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Paramount Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Paramount Unified 1001st of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paramount Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all students at Paramount Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.96 891st 2348 62.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paramount Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.23 769th 2247 65.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Paramount Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.09 680th 2118 67.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Paramount Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.17 1073rd 2207 51.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paramount Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.30 612th 2142 71.4%
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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.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paramount Virtual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 2 10 0 41 1 1 0 0 55

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 Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 55 3.9 14.0 89.1

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 Paramount Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 55 3.9 14.0 89.1

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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Paramount Virtual Academy ranks 891st of 2348 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Paramount Virtual Academy are 75% Hispanic, 18% African American, 4% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 55 students attended Paramount Virtual Academy.


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

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