Serving 38 students in grades 9-12, Mary B. Perry High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Mary B. Perry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
21%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary B. Perry High School?
38 students attend Mary B. Perry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mary B. Perry High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary B. Perry High School?
Mary B. Perry High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mary B. Perry High School offer ?
Mary B. Perry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mary B. Perry High School part of?
Mary B. Perry High School is part of California Education Authority (CEA) Headquarters School District.
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