Perris Union High School District

155 East Fourth St.
Perris, CA 92570-2124
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Perris Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 11,945 students in Perris Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Perris Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
11,945 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
514 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Perris Union High School District, which is ranked #1462 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1457 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
34%
37%
47%
15%
29%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
71%
56%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
13%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,490 is higher than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,390 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$257 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$256 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,490
$19,978
Spending / Student
$21,390
$18,399

Best Perris Union High School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paloma Valley High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31375 Bradley Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-6030
Gr: 9-12 | 2,593 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Heritage High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26001 Briggs Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 940-5447
Gr: 9-12 | 2,326 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
California Military Institute
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 443-2731
Gr: 5-12 | 1,044 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Scholar Plus Online Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
418 Ellis Ave.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-7357
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Perris High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
175 East Nuevo Rd.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 657-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 2,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Pinacate Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1990 South A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 943-6441
Gr: 7-8 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Perris Lake High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
418 West Ellis
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-7357
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty High School
32255 Leon Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 943-6369
Gr: 9-12 | 2,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Pathways For Adult Life Skills
Special Education School
515 East Seventh St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 943-6369
Gr: 12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Perris Union High School District?
Perris Union High School District manages 9 public schools serving 11,945 students.
What is the rank of Perris Union High School District?
Perris Union High School District is ranked #1462 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perris Union High School District?
71% of Perris Union High School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perris Union High School District?
Perris Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Perris Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,390 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: 05-12
  • Enrollment: 11,945 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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