Paradise Hills, San Diego facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paradise Hills, San Diego
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Local businesses along Reo Drive in Paradise Hills
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Paradise Hills is located in the southeastern area of the city of San Diego
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 Paradise Hills, San Diego
Location in Southern San Diego
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  California |
| County |  San Diego |
| City |  San Diego |
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Paradise Hills is a lively neighborhood in the southeastern part of San Diego, California. It's a city area located right next to National City and nearby places like Lincoln Acres and Bonita. Paradise Hills is also part of a bigger area called the Skyline-Paradise Hills Community.
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Exploring Paradise Hills Geography
Paradise Hills is located east of Rachael Avenue. This street forms the border between San Diego and National City. To the south, State Route 54 separates it from Bonita. Paradise Valley Road is to the north, marking the boundary with Bay Terraces. The western border is near Dusk Drive and Potomac Street.
The larger Skyline-Paradise Hills Community covers about 4,500 acres. This area includes neighborhoods like Skyline, Bay Terraces, Lomita, and the Meadowbrook Housing Project. Like its neighbors, Paradise Hills mainly has single-family homes. These homes are spread out across the area's many hills.
A big natural feature here is Paradise Valley. This valley runs from east to west through the community. It is where Paradise Creek begins, which then flows into San Diego Bay. Paradise Hills and South Bay Terrace are both located directly south of Paradise Valley.
Who Lives in Paradise Hills?
We can look at the 92139 ZIP code to understand the people living in Paradise Hills. This ZIP code includes all of Paradise Hills and part of Bay Terraces. In this area, many people are of Hispanic/Latino heritage. A large number are also Asian and Pacific Islanders. Other groups include non-Hispanic Whites and Blacks.
Learning and Fun in Paradise Hills
Schools in the Neighborhood
Paradise Hills has several public elementary schools. These include Pacific View Leadership Elementary, Paradise Hills Elementary, and Perry Elementary. Penn Elementary is right on the border of Paradise Hills and Bay Terraces.
For older students, Bell Middle School and Morse High School serve Paradise Hills residents. These schools are in nearby Bay Terraces and Skyline. The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) is also on the border of Paradise Hills and Bay Terraces. SCPA offers education from 9th to 12th grade. It also focuses on performing arts.
The largest private school in Paradise Hills is St. Michael's Catholic School. It teaches students from Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Recreation and Activities
There are several places for fun and sports in and around Paradise Hills. You can visit the Charles L. Lewis III Memorial Skate Park. The Paradise Hills Recreation Center is another great spot. Penn Athletic Field also offers space for outdoor activities.
Many students in Southeast San Diego, including Paradise Hills, use a special program. It's called the Voluntary Enrollment Exchange Program (VEEP). This program allows students to take a bus to high schools in other parts of San Diego. These schools are often in more wealthy northern neighborhoods.
Depending on their VEEP plan, high school students might go to schools like Mira Mesa High School, Mission Bay High School, Scripps Ranch High School, Serra High School, or University City High School.
See also
In Spanish: Paradise Hills (San Diego) para niños
