Paradise Unified

Located at 6696 Clark Road in Paradise, California, Paradise Unified is an open, non-charter public school district serving learners within the Chico metropolitan region. Classified as a rural distant school system, the district operates 11 active campuses that cater to a comprehensive educational continuum, offering instruction from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as dedicated adult education opportunities. Designed to support families and community members across Butte County, the district provides a structured environment focused on academic development and student well-being. Parents and researchers seeking further administrative information or community outreach can connect with the district office directly at (530) 872-6400 or visit their official website at pusdk12.org.

According to federal data for the 2024–2025 school year, Paradise Unified serves a total enrollment of 1,733 students. The student body is racially diverse, comprising 1,260 White students, 292 Hispanic students, 119 students of two or more races, 28 American Indian students, 15 Asian students, 10 Black students, and 4 Pacific Islander students. To effectively guide and nurture this learner population, the district maintains an exceptionally supportive staffing environment totaling nearly 598 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes approximately 182 FTE classroom teachers—yielding an impressive student-to-teacher ratio of under 10 to 1—complemented by 82.5 FTE instructional aides and nearly 334 FTE specialized support personnel who ensure operational excellence and individualized student assistance across every grade level.