Serving 228 students in grades 9-12, Perris Lake High (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perris Lake High (Continuation School)'s student population of 228 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Perris Lake High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perris Lake High (Continuation School) is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9445 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perris Lake High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Perris Lake High (Continuation School) is ranked #9445 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perris Lake High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Perris Lake High (Continuation School) is 87%, which is equal to the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Perris Lake High (Continuation School)?
228 students attend Perris Lake High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Perris Lake High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perris Lake High (Continuation School)?
Perris Lake High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Perris Lake High (Continuation School) offer ?
Perris Lake High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Perris Lake High (Continuation School) part of?
Perris Lake High (Continuation School) is part of Perris Union High School District.
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