- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 84/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Camarillo, CA
Mary B. Perry High
Federal NCES profile for Mary B. Perry High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 90/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060142207920
👥 S:T ratio 86
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary B. Perry High earns 90/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Camarillo · Resource Index
- 90
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.5:1
- small classes for California
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary B. Perry High has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary B. Perry High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Camarillo, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060142207920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
38 on latest CCD 060142207920 · Camarillo, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
38 enr · 3.5:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 90
Nearest enrollment peer: N.a. Chaderjian High (63 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 5 high schools in Camarillo. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Mary B. Perry High compares
Mary B. Perry High vs California and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.5:1 | ▼ 84% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 76% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
3.5:1
students per teacher
- 84% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
How Mary B. Perry High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| N.a. Chaderjian High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary B. Perry High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Camarillo
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Adolfo Camarillo High
Standard public school
1,969 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Rancho Campana High
Standard public school
826 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Architecture Construction & Engineering Charter High (Ace)
Standard public school
266 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Frontier High
Alternative education program
260 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~38 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary B. Perry High
How many students attend Mary B. Perry High?
Mary B. Perry High has 38 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camarillo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary B. Perry High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary B. Perry High is 3.5:1, which is 84% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary B. Perry High?
13.2% of students at Mary B. Perry High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary B. Perry High?
Mary B. Perry High has a Resource Investment Index of 90/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mary B. Perry High rank among high schools in Camarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary B. Perry High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Camarillo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Camarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in California Education Authority (Cea) Headquarters?
Besides Mary B. Perry High, California Education Authority (Cea) Headquarters also operates N.a. Chaderjian High (63 students). See the California Education Authority (Cea) Headquarters district page for the complete list.