HomeTech Charter vs Paradise Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
HomeTech Charter
Paradise · Charter other · Grades K–12
129 students
Paradise Junior High
Paradise · Public middle · Grades 7–8
197 students
| Measure | HomeTech Charter Paradise, California | Paradise Junior High Paradise, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #663 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #11339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 129 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 129 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Paradise | Paradise |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paradise Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 80.6%).
- •HomeTech Charter does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.9).
- •Paradise Junior High is the larger school with 197 students compared with 129.
- •HomeTech Charter is a charter school while Paradise Junior High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is HomeTech Charter better than Paradise Junior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are HomeTech Charter and Paradise Junior High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Paradise and Paradise in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
HomeTech Charter: 129. Paradise Junior High: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do HomeTech Charter and Paradise Junior High rank in California?
HomeTech Charter is unranked and Paradise Junior High is 663rd of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).