Perris High

phs.puhsd.org/

2,096 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Perris High School, located in Perris, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Perris Union High School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and various career paths. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, providing students with opportunities to engage in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, and a wide array of extracurricular activities that foster leadership and personal growth.

In addition to its academic offerings, Perris High School is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit. The campus supports a vibrant athletic department and numerous student organizations that cater to a variety of interests, helping to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to thrive. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and social-emotional development, the school strives to empower its student body to become productive, responsible, and engaged citizens in an ever-evolving global society.

2,096

Total Students

89.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perris High
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	1,901
Black	116
Asian	16
Two or More	31
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,901 (90.7%)
Black
116 (5.5%)
Two or More
31 (1.5%)
White
27 (1.3%)
Asian
16 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Perris Union High
Phone:	(951)657-2171
Website:	http://phs.puhsd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,096
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,805
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	192

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 564

Grade 10 501

Grade 11 527

Grade 12 504