- Enrollment
- 2,537
- Students per teacher
- 35.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Perris, CA
Perris High
Federal NCES profile for Perris High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063021004712
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perris High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Perris · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Perris High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perris High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Perris, CA.
School address
District: Perris Union High · California
NCES ID 063021004712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-137 students YoY
Perris High shrank from 2,243 students in 2022-23 to 2,106 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 92.7 → 96.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-137 students YoY 063021004712 · Perris, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,096 enr · 22.8:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (2,537 students)
Perris High shrank from 2,243 students in 2022-23 to 2,106 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 92.7 → 96.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Perris High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
2,537 students
- Paloma Valley
Paloma Valley High
2,487 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
2,330 students
- This school
Perris High
2,096 students
- California Mil
California Military Institute
1,031 students
- Pinacate Middl 952
Pinacate Middle
952 students
What this shows Perris High reports 2,096 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perris High compares
Perris High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,096 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,096
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$17,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 264 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.7%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 1.5%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Perris High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perris Union High reports $17,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perris High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paloma Valley High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California Military Institute | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinacate Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perris High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,487
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,330
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Perris
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Orange Vista High
Standard public school
2,396 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Citrus Hill High
Standard public school
1,630 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Val Verde High
Alternative education program
275 students 11:1 students per teacher
Perris Lake High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
228 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Pathways for Adult Life Skills
Special-education school
130 students 18.6:1 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 (~2,096 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perris High
How many students attend Perris High?
Perris High has 2,096 students enrolled. It is a high school in Perris, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,243 (2022-23) → 2,106 (2023-24), down 137.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perris High?
The student-teacher ratio at Perris High is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perris High?
85.3% of students at Perris High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perris High?
The largest demographic group at Perris High is Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment, in Perris, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perris High?
Perris High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Perris High rank among high schools in Perris?
By Resource Investment Index, Perris High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Perris, 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 Perris on the city page.
What other schools are in Perris Union High?
Besides Perris High, Perris Union High also operates Liberty High (2,537 students), Paloma Valley High (2,487 students), and Heritage High (2,330 students). See the Perris Union High district page for the complete list.