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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHANDLER UNIFIED DISTRICT #80 (4242)·NCES 040187002806

Perry High School

1919 E QUEEN CREEK RD, GILBERT, AZ 85297 · (480) 224-2800 · Maricopa County
GRADES 08–12HIGH11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL2,373 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,373
High
DISTRICT 1,723 · STATE 631
Student : Teacher
20.0:1
119 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.2:1 · STATE 20.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
555
Grade 10
613
Grade 11
569
Grade 12
636
Student demographics
White
62%
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
20%
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 48%
Black
4%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Asian
8%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 3%
Two+
5%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
50%
Female
50%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
65.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +14.0pp since 2017
Math
61.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . +8.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,373
-1,020 (-30%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
20.0:1
was 20.5:1
% White
62%
was 69%
% Hispanic
20%
was 15%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
8%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Perry High School

Located at 1919 E QUEEN CREEK RD, in GILBERT, Arizona, Perry High School is a sizable secondary school that enrolls 2,373 students (grades 8 through 12), run under Chandler Unified District #80 (4242). That puts it 276% bigger than the typical public school in Arizona, which averages around 631 students.

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) comprises 48 schools with combined enrollment of 41,421 students; Perry High School is among them.

On the student-mix side, Perry High School shows that the largest single group is White, at 62% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school lists 20% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 5% multiracial, 4% Black. That composition is broadly in line with Maricopa County as a whole.

On the resource side, On paper, Perry High School has 119 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 20.0:1. That tracks the state average closely.

Zooming out to the county, Maricopa County reports that median household earnings sit near $89,300, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Maricopa County runs 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), of which Perry High School is one.

The closest other public school is Weinberg Gifted Academy, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a metropolitan setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Perry High School's enrollment has edged down 30% since 2018, when it stood at 3,393 (now 2,373). The White share of enrollment ticked down from 69% to 62% over that span.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
Perry High School
District
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Address
1919 E QUEEN CREEK RD, GILBERT, AZ 85297
Phone
(480) 224-2800
County
Maricopa County
Level
High
Grade range
08–12
Total enrollment
2,373
Teachers (FTE)
119
Student–teacher ratio
20.0:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
040187002806
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Other schools in GILBERT
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Perry High School
How large is Perry High School?
Perry High School enrolls approximately 2,373 students in grades 08-12.
Is Perry High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Perry High School is a high school covering grades 08-12.
How many teachers does Perry High School have?
Perry High School employs 119 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.0:1.
How diverse is Perry High School?
Perry High School reports a student body of 62% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Black, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Perry High School in?
Perry High School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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