- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Perry High School
Federal NCES profile for Perry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187002806
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #34 of 46
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry High School ranks #34 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187002806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-221 students YoY
Perry High School shrank from 2,822 students in 2022-23 to 2,601 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 140.8 → 132.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-221 students YoY 040187002806 · Gilbert, AZ Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,373 enr · 16.9:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
Perry High School shrank from 2,822 students in 2022-23 to 2,601 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 140.8 → 132.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Perry High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- This school
Perry High School
2,373 students
- Arizona Colleg
Arizona College Prep High School
2,271 students
What this shows Perry High School reports 2,373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry High School compares
Perry High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 83% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,373 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,373
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Arizona - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Perry High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arizona College Prep High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williams Field High School
Standard public school
2,150 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Standard public school
540 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Standard public school
259 students
Nationwide other 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 (~2,373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry High School
How many students attend Perry High School?
Perry High School has 2,373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,822 (2022-23) → 2,601 (2023-24), down 221.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry High School is 16.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% higher 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 Perry High School?
8.0% of students at Perry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry High School?
The largest demographic group at Perry High School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry High School?
Perry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Perry High School rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry High School ranks #34 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Perry High School, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.