- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Perry High School grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 262790006365 · Perry, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 25.1:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Middle School (307 students)
Perry High School grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Perry High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Perry High School
476 students
- Perry Middle S
Perry Middle School
307 students
- Perry Elementa
Perry Elementary
193 students
What this shows Perry High School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry High School compares
Perry High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Perry Public Schools reports $13,858 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~476 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), up 16.
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.