In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.
[3] The Paradise cross country team has a history of success spanning from the mid-1990s until now.
Paradise has sent three teams and a large number of individuals to the state meet.
[citation needed] The Paradise track program is very solid and is frequently represented in the regional meets.
[citation needed] In July 2024, the ACLU of Texas sent Paradise Independent School District a letter, alleging that the district's 2023-2024 dress and grooming code appeared to violate the Texas CROWN Act, a state law which prohibits racial discrimination based on hair texture or styles, and asking the district to revise its policies for the 2024-2025 school year.