Paradise Honors High School

phhs.paradiseschools.org

Charter School 1,028 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Paradise Honors High School, located in Surprise, Arizona, is a public charter school that operates under the Paradise Schools district. Known for its emphasis on rigorous academics and college preparation, the school serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is characterized by a structured learning environment that integrates traditional classroom instruction with a focus on character development and student leadership, aiming to prepare graduates for success in post-secondary education and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Paradise Honors is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school culture emphasizes community involvement and high expectations for student conduct, fostering a "college-bound" atmosphere. By maintaining a smaller, community-focused campus environment, the school seeks to provide personalized attention and foster strong relationships between faculty, students, and families.

1,028

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paradise Honors High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	637
Hispanic	232
Black	54
Asian	25
Two or More	68
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	6

White
637 (62.0%)
Hispanic
232 (22.6%)
Two or More
68 (6.6%)
Black
54 (5.3%)
Asian
25 (2.4%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paragon Management Inc. (5180)
Phone:	(623)455-7400
Website:	http://phhs.paradiseschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,028
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 261

Grade 10 257

Grade 11 262

Grade 12 248