Perris Union High

The Perris Union High School District in California encompasses 9 schools, including 8 high schools and 1 middle school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance, graduation rates, and attendance patterns among the schools in the district.

Paloma Valley High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the highest in California and excelling in test scores, graduation rates, and attendance. In contrast, Heritage High School and Perris High School struggle with lower test scores and academic performance. Schools like Liberty High School and California Military Institute also demonstrate strong academic and attendance metrics, suggesting the potential for best practices to be shared across the district.

The data also highlights the unique challenges faced by alternative and virtual school models, such as Perris Lake High (Continuation) and Scholar Plus Online Learning, which struggle with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism. Addressing the underlying factors, including socioeconomic disparities, could help improve overall student outcomes and ensure more equitable educational opportunities across the Perris Union High School District.