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Perry High School

Public | 9-12 | 2260 students

 
 
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4 stars

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2012:
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2010:
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Posted February 6, 2013

Perry is the most balanced of all the schools in the Chandler district. The negative review about bullying is not true. Check the AZ Dept of Ed website for information regarding incidents on campus. Perry has few incidents, and high test scores. The person who wrote the negative review probably had a bad experience where an investigation of their child did not go in their favor. Unfortunate they blame the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 13, 2012

This school is amazing. Although Perry high school is new, the teachers are all well experienced and helpful in anyway possible and great learning environment. I do recommend Perry to anyone.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 11, 2012

The teachers at Perry are phenomenal!! They work with my kid as best they can and I see her going far! She is a freshman this year and is planning on graduating with the STEM Scholar diploma. She is in all honors classes and is taking a math course 2 years above her grade level! She loves it and we love it! It is a perfect fit since she was enrolled in CATS for 6 years. The principal is great and also the vice principal and many more. I highly recommend this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2012

I love Perry! I'm a freshman this year and I thought it was going to be so scary going to high school, but the teachers were understanding and my fellow students were supportive. It is such an open and happy campus. I love it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 9, 2012

I absolutly love Perry. Coming from an excelling Charter School program, I was nervous about putting my child into the public system. But, here at Perry, my child is excelling at all levels in sports, academics and and on a social level. I think, as with any situation you put yourself in, you attract who you are. I have seen nothing but fairness from kids, teachers, administration, and coaches. I love the fact that the sports teams accept and encourage kids of all playing levels to try-out and represent Perry. You don't have to be a club player to make a team. I have heard of a few instances, over the past 3 years, of drugs, bullying, fights, etc...but the Administration at this school has got a good hold on it and it is not a rampant issue like I hear about from other neighboring schools. The school has alot to offer, on all levels!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 18, 2010

I went to Perry my sophomore year and graduated last June. I absolutely loved it there. I was never bullied, met amazing friends, and the teachers were actually interested in my education.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 20, 2010

I don't agree with the statement about bullying at this school at all. In fact, it has a lot less bullying than other schools. I think it's a safe environment. Most of the teachers are great and genuinely care about their students.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 7, 2010

I'm just so-so about this school. I agree with the parent who said there was a rampant bullying problem; I'm a student and I see it just as much from teachers as I do from students. It seems like administration spend all their time cracking down on kids who text during lunch than kids/teachers who make it hell for some people. I've had absolute horrible teachers and I've had teachers that I love.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 12, 2010

Perry High has a rampant bullying problem. The staff chooses to start investigations with little regard to the victim. I have witnessed by both students and teachers. Verbal, physical, cyber, racism, you name it. It's very sad.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2010

This school has had some frustrating moments for me, but overall, they have bent over backwards to help me. I came in as an undiagnosed special ed/gifted student, and with their help, I have finally gotten on track with my education. The discipline is a little off-kilter, but it works out. Some staff are a little less friendly than others but overall, they are great. The student body is a little lacking when it comes to involvement or passion, but blame that on the student leadership. Overall, there is nowhere else I'd want to be. I'm proud to say I will be one of the first students to complete all 4 years of HS at Perry!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 12, 2009

The school is full of the newest equipment, and top of the line dedicated teachers, as well as a fun, safe, and focused environment that allows students to express themselves and learn freely. The entire staff is devoted to excellence in academics, as well as sports and extra-curicular activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 8, 2009

best school by far new clean a nice fresh start
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2008

This school is absolutely amazing!! i love all my teachers and my great friends i have met here!!
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

575 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

579 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

395 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
41%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2012.

575 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Excelling".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Excelling".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Excelling".

About the tests


Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 69% 42%
Hispanic 16% 42%
Asian 7% 3%
Black 7% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 6%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 114%N/A46%
English language learners 22%N/A14%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 41% 81%
Khmer (Cambodian) 12% 0%
Arabic 6% 0%
English 6% 12%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 6% 0%
Hebrew 6% 0%
Korean 6% 0%
Other Non-Indian 6% 1%
Somali 6% 0%
Vietnamese 6% 1%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 17N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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1919 E. Queen Creek Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
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Phone: (480) 224-2800

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