Excellent
#291 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 15% in state
Perry High School
High School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Gilbert, AZ
A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1919 E QUEEN CREEK RD, Gilbert, AZ 85297
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Perry High School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 72% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Perry High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilbert), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,684
Median home value
$559,200
Median rent
$2,083/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85297; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo Verde High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 8–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,925 | Compare → |
| Evit - Campo Verde High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Arizona Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,987 | Compare → |
| Arizona College Prep High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 7–12 | 2.4 mi | 2,024 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #21 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perry High School is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perry High School
Perry High School is a public high school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 2,601 students in grades 8th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #291 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Perry High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perry High School
What grades does Perry High School serve?
Perry High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Perry High School?
Perry High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry High School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perry High School rank in AZ?
Perry High School ranks #291 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Perry High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Perry High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Perry High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perry High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Perry High School a charter school?
No, Perry High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perry High School a Title I school?
No, Perry High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 132
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (480) 224-2800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85297)
- 35,535
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85297; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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