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#1469 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 46% in state

Perry High School

High School · Perry Public Schools · Perry, MI

A high school in Perry, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2665 WEST BRITTON RD, Perry, MI 48872

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation12.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$13,974
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Perry High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Perry High School 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average326/100K

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

$79,434

Median home value

$217,600

Median rent

$972/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48872; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Morrice Area High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.06–121.9 mi231Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Perry Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,974NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Perry High School is listed in Perry Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Perry High School

Perry High School is a public high school in Perry, MI, part of Perry Public Schools, serving approximately 333 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,469 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Perry High School

What grades does Perry High School serve?

Perry High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Perry High School?

Perry High School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Perry High School is 18.5:1. 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 MI?

Perry High School ranks #1,469 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Perry High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Perry High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Perry High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Perry High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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.

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

39.6% of students at Perry High School 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
333
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Shiawassee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 48872)
6,421
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
42.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 48872; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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