Enrollment
476
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Perry, MI
Perry High School
Federal NCES profile for Perry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262790006365
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Perry · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Perry, MI.
School address
District: Perry Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262790006365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perry High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Perry High School
Perry High School is a mid-sized high school in Perry, Michigan, enrolling 476 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.1:1 is larger than about 93% of Michigan schools and 43% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 476 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 696 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #503, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Perry Public Schools also operates Perry Middle School (307 students) and Perry Elementary (193 students) alongside Perry High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Perry High School compares
Perry High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 43% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 25% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,109
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Perry High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perry Public Schools, which includes Perry High School.
$13,109
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 60.3%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Perry High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~476 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Perry High School
How many students attend Perry High School?
Perry High School has 476 students enrolled. It is a high school in Perry, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry High School is 25.1:1, which is 43% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry High School?
40.7% of students at Perry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry High School?
The largest demographic group at Perry High School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Perry, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry High School?
Perry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Perry High School rank among public schools in Perry?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Perry, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Perry on the city page.
Is Perry High School a good school?
Perry High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Perry Public Schools?
Besides Perry High School, Perry Public Schools also operates Perry Middle School (307 students) and Perry Elementary (193 students). See the Perry Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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