High School Academics

Preparing Students with the Character & Skills to Succeed in College, Career, & Life

Distinctly Christian

Curriculum is taught from a Biblical worldview by teachers that love Jesus.

Small Classes

A low student/teacher ratio offers each student more one-on-one help.

Rigorous & Accredited

Most students achieve high SAT/ACT scores and are college-bound.

Academics at PAA

Developing future-ready students.

Knowing the right answers is important if a student wants to pass a test, get into college, and improve their career prospects. But the ability to recall information isn’t enough to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges.

At PAA, we are committed to equipping high schoolers with the knowledge, character, and skills they need to greet the future with confidence. We believe God has gifted each student with unique skills and passions. Our academic program is designed to uncover, nurture, and inspire lifelong development of those gifts.

"PAA cultivated a safe environment to try new things. It provided opportunities to be involved in any and all aspects of school such as sports, music, and leadership. The involvement in the many different activities didn’t necessarily mean I excelled in all the different avenues, but it allowed me to nurture a respect for hard work, effort and sacrifice. I was able to develop skills like time management and become a well-rounded person. These skills were crucial in my success in college and later in graduate school. "

"Paradise Adventist Academy's math and science classes went above and beyond to prepare me for the pre-medicine classes I have taken in college. Mr. Goymer's precalculus class made my university's calculus 1 class very straightforward and I felt more prepared than some of my peers who had already taken calculus in high school. Paradise Adventist Academy's athletics program cultivated my favorite memories from high school."

“What I appreciate the most about sending my child to PAA is the quality of his education. Haiden asked to be removed from public school due to the drop in the public education and campus standards. My son is very focused on getting into a strong college program and wanted to remain goal oriented and challenged. PAA has helped partner with him to do both. With the PAA campus being so much smaller than the public school setting I think it provides the kids to really look out for one another and build friendships on a deeper level. With the class sizes being smaller the one on one attention the teachers are able to give is outstanding.”

Rigorous Academics

We believe students shouldn’t have to sacrifice strong academics to attend a faith-based school.

At PAA, high schoolers are taught curriculum on the level of a college preparatory program, and our core courses are University of California (UC a-g) approved.

In addition to our core courses, we offer advanced courses in Biology, college prep Physics, and Pre-Calculus.

Testing Data

Tests aren’t all that matter, but they do matter.

We conduct various assessments for our students to determine their growth in different subjects. Over the years, the average class score of our students for all the subjects has always been higher than average.

95% of our graduates continue on to college and score very high on tests.

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Oroville

Accreditation

Paradise Adventist Academy is a private high school that offers a Christ-centered education in a safe and supportive environment.
Paradise Adventist Academy is accredited by the following institutions:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Accrediting Association of SDA Schools, Colleges, and Universities.

National Accreditation Certificate- NCPSA (National Certification of Private Schools Association).

Beyond the Classroom

Discover how PAA students develop their character and skills outside academia.

Athletics

PAA proudly participates in CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) league with the multiple athletic programs. Learn More →

Music

PAA offers classes that develop our students’ musical abilities so they can use their gifts to honor God and serve others. Learn More →

Clubs & Activities

A well-organized student government, campus ministry team, and other clubs help students become leaders and build deeper friendships. Learn More →

PAA Graduates Attend

Below are many of the colleges our students have gone on to attend after graduation.

Give your high schooler the tools they need to succeed.

Visit our campus to discover how Paradise Adventist Academy is partnering with parents to invest in a generation of leaders, innovators, and Christ-followers.