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Perris High

High School · Perris Union High · Perris, CA

A Perris Union High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

175 East Nuevo Rd., Perris, CA 92571

  • Math 7% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.8 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation10.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.9:1
District spending per student$17,275
Chronic Absenteeism46.8%

Students at Perris High score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency7%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
7%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Perris High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,172/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perris), 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

$85,746

Median home value

$430,800

Median rent

$2,005/mo

College educated

11.8%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·45 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oak Grove at the RanchPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.6 mi31Compare →
California Military InstituteCharter · enrollment unverified4.85–120.8 mi1,044Compare →
Pathways for Adult Life SkillsEnrollment path unverified5.2121.5 mi125Compare →
Heritage HighEnrollment path unverified5.59–12Not available2,326Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Perris Union High

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#4 of 9
District spending per student
$17,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Perris High is listed in Perris Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Perris High

Perris High is a public high school in Perris, CA, part of Perris Union High, serving approximately 2,106 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,465 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Perris High

What grades does Perris High serve?

Perris High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Perris High?

Perris High has an enrollment of approximately 2,106 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Perris High?

The student-teacher ratio at Perris High is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Perris High rank in CA?

Perris High ranks #6,465 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Perris High's MySchoolScout rating?

Perris High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Perris High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Perris High has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Perris High a charter school?

No, Perris High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Perris High a Title I school?

No, Perris High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perris High?

93.9% of students at Perris High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,106
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
96
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.8%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 92571)
60,153
Area average commute
37.7 min
Area median age
31.5
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 92571; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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