Serving 38 students in grades 9-12, Mary B. Perry High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Mary B. Perry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
38 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%

Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
21:1

American Indian
3%
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
60%
56%

Black
21%
5%

White
3%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary B. Perry High School's ranking?
Mary B. Perry High School is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary B. Perry High School?
38 students attend Mary B. Perry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mary B. Perry High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary B. Perry High School?
Mary B. Perry High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mary B. Perry High School offer ?
Mary B. Perry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mary B. Perry High School part of?
Mary B. Perry High School is part of California Education Authority (CEA) Headquarters School District.
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