Perry High School is a public high school located in Gilbert, Arizona and the 4th high school built by Chandler Unified School District.
Serving 2,601 students in grades 8-12, Perry High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Perry High School's student population of 2,601 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Red, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perry High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#100 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
18%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
65%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pumas
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry High School's ranking?
Perry High School is ranked #100 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Perry High School often compared to?
Perry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Basha High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perry High School?
The graduation rate of Perry High School is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Perry High School?
2,601 students attend Perry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Perry High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry High School?
Perry High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Perry High School offer ?
Perry High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry High School part of?
Perry High School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
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