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Paramount Unified

California · Public School District
20
Schools
12,698
Students
$21,957
Per-Pupil Spend
+53% nat'l
93.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+41pp vs nat'l
89.5%
Graduation Rate
+3.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Paramount Unified is a public school district in California serving 12,698 students across 20 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,957 is above average for a US public school district. 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (20)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abraham LincolnKG–05560
Captain Raymond CollinsKG–05541
Harry Wirtz ElementaryKG–05458
HollydaleKG–08802
Howard TannerKG–05462
Jefferson ElementaryKG–05366
Los CerritosKG–05387
Major Lynn MoklerKG–05543
Mark KeppelKG–05393
Theodore RooseveltKG–05536
Wesley GainesKG–03335
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alondra Middle06–08779
Frank J. Zamboni06–08737
Leona Jackson04–08695
Paramount Park Middle06–08565
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Buena Vista High09–12245
Odyssey STEM Academy09–12492
Paramount High09–123,737
Paramount Unified Community Day07–1210
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Paramount Virtual AcademyKG–1255
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,957+53% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
67%
17%
State
67.2%
Local (property tax)
17.4%
Federal
15.4%

State funding accounts for 67% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
12,698
Students
93%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.5%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.5% graduation rate — 3.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $21,957 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
93% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paramount Unified?
Paramount Unified has 20 public schools, serving a total of 12,698 students.
What is the graduation rate for Paramount Unified?
The graduation rate is 89.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Paramount Unified spend per student?
Paramount Unified spends $21,957 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Paramount Unified?
93% of students in Paramount Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Paramount Unified?
No, Paramount Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Paramount Unified serve?
Paramount Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Paramount Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Paramount Unified is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.