Adult Education
Paradise Adult School
Paradise Adult School
Paradise Adult School
Paradise Adult School offers an array of programs and courses to complete your high school education. Designed to fit the needs and schedules of adult learners on the Ridge, our programs offer a supportive, flexible pathway to earning your diploma or high school equivalency.
Having a high school diploma can open doors to better job opportunities, higher wages, college pathways, and a well-earned sense of accomplishment.
Why Paradise Adult School?
- No-Cost & State-Funded: Our adult education programs are supported through the state of California, providing accessible pathways to finish your education without tuition costs.
- Flexible Learning Options: Tailored to fit your daily schedule. Work through course requirements with independent study and regular check-ins that align with your availability.
- Supportive & Friendly: We genuinely want to see you succeed. Our teachers and staff provide regular check-ins and hands-on assistance—no judgment, just support.
- Fully Accredited: Programs offered through Paradise Unified School District meet California state educational standards.
You May Be Closer To A Diploma Than You Think
- Flexible Credit Transfer: You can receive high school credit for prior coursework, community college classes, work experience, or passing scores on high school equivalency tests (like the HiSET or GED).
- No Exit Exam Required: The CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) is no longer required. Diplomas can be granted retroactively if all credit requirements were previously met.
How to Get Started
- Gather Your Transcripts: Collect your high school transcripts, any community college records, or test results (GED/HiSET). If you need help obtaining past Paradise school records, contact the school office directly.
- Connect with Staff: Call or reach out to set up an intake consultation.
- Review & Plan: We will evaluate your earned credits and create a personalized learning plan to meet graduation requirements.
- Begin Your Classes: Start your coursework through flexible online or paper-based materials, supported by regular teacher check-ins.
- Graduate! Complete your remaining credits and celebrate your achievement with an official diploma and transcripts.
Get in Touch & Support Resources
If you have questions about enrollment or need help overcoming barriers to continuing your education, reach out to our team:
- Phone: (530) 872-6422 (Contact via Ridgeview / PUSD Adult Education)
- Location: 5944 Maxwell Drive, Paradise, CA 95969
- HiSET Testing Center Location: 5944 Maxwell Drive, Paradise, CA
We also collaborate with Paradise Unified School District Student Services and Butte County community organizations to help connect students with local support and resources.
