Is Perry High School a good school?

Perry High School ranks 209 th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Perry High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 333 students attended Perry High School.

What is the racial makeup of Perry High School?

Students at Perry High School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Perry High School?

Perry High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Perry Elementary Middle : Perry Middle School

Perry High School

Summary:

Perry High School is a public high school serving 317 students in grades 9-12 in Perry, Michigan, which is part of the Morrice Area Schools district. The school has a higher percentage of white students compared to the state average and nearby schools, and its statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, suggesting inconsistent performance.

While Perry High School's graduation rates are generally above the state average, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.9% to 26.5% in recent years. Academically, the school's performance is on par with or slightly above the state averages in most subject areas, but its mathematics proficiency lags behind the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may present additional challenges.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Owosso High School, Bath High School, and Corunna High School, Perry High School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of graduation rates and academic performance. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates are consistently higher than the nearby schools, which may be an area of concern that the school and district need to address.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

2555 W Britton Rd
Perry, MI 48872-9603

(517) 625-3104

District: Perry Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
209^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,082

Feeder schools for Perry High School:

Elementary:	Perry Elementary
Middle:	Perry Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 333

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Asian:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Perry High School ranks better than 71.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.72. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Perry High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.9%), two or more races (6%), Asian (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perry High School is 18.5. (See more...)

Compare Perry High School employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry High School is $13,082.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Perry High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry High School 209^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Perry High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Perry Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Public Schools 231^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Perry High School

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Rank History for all students at Perry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	52.86	411^th	705	41.7%
2007	75.66	171^st	767	77.7%
2008	71.17	260^th	750	65.3%
2009	72.06	235^th	754	68.8%
2010	71.06	266^th	765	65.2%
2011	79.20	155^th	784	80.2%
2012	70.62	231^st	773	70.1%
2013	60.26	329^th	805	59.1%
2014	65.72	274^th	799	65.7%
2015	56.53	376^th	832	54.8%
2016	44.55	452^nd	852	46.9%
2017	67.80	224^th	835	73.2%
2018	51.01	399^th	824	51.6%
2019	45.53	364^th	666	45.3%
2021	42.50	309^th	561	44.9%
2022	34.74	393^rd	531	26.0%
2023	36.00	467^th	735	36.5%
2024	65.72	209^th	743	71.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Perry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	42.18	417^th	755	44.8%
2019	36.09	363^rd	532	31.8%
2021	66.10	109^th	417	73.9%
2022	31.47	297^th	369	19.5%
2023	51.20	274^th	614	55.4%
2024	47.62	305^th	654	53.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Perry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	46.46	371^st	710	47.7%
2019	36.99	367^th	554	33.8%
2021	26.86	364^th	462	21.2%
2022	36.87	313^th	416	24.8%
2023	35.17	398^th	611	34.9%
2024	53.19	270^th	619	56.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Perry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	47.09	379^th	707	46.4%
2019	43.56	311^th	543	42.7%
2021	47.76	228^th	472	51.7%
2022	22.66	378^th	440	14.1%
2023	29.67	432^nd	611	29.3%
2024	70.03	161^st	633	74.6%

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Rank History for White students at Perry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	39.75	440^th	708	37.9%
2019	34.81	395^th	582	32.1%
2021	32.87	354^th	516	31.4%
2022	24.18	411^th	492	16.5%
2023	21.62	530^th	647	18.1%
2024	52.27	273^rd	638	57.2%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Perry High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	603	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
1989	561	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	-4	560
1990	556	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	562
1991	522	3	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
1992	540	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
1993	567	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
1994	557	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	563
1995	576	4	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
1996	576	4	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
1997	551	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	555
1998	555	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
1999	533	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
2000	517	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	521
2001	557	4	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	577
2002	541	3	9	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	559
2003	541	3	9	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	559
2004	561	3	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	574
2005	588	4	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
2006	582	3	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	593
2007	593	4	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	604
2008	598	3	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	608
2009	569	4	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	578
2010	527	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
2011	508	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	509
2012	434	0	3	2	0	0	58	0	497
2013	490	3	2	1	0	0	1	0	497
2014	500	2	1	2	0	0	1	0	506
2015	475	1	2	8	1	0	12	0	499
2016	474	2	0	7	1	0	11	0	495
2017	459	1	0	8	2	0	13	0	483
2018	438	1	0	4	2	0	18	0	463
2019	416	0	0	5	1	0	16	0	438
2020	378	0	2	1	0	0	19	0	400
2021	322	0	4	4	0	0	18	0	348
2022	293	2	8	7	0	0	23	0	333
2023	275	2	7	6	0	0	27	0	317
2024	296	1	9	7	0	0	20	0	333

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Perry High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	608	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	560	n/a	n/a	5.9
1990	562	37.0	15.1	4.3
1991	529	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	546	n/a	n/a	6.4
1993	573	n/a	0.0	7.5
1994	563	39.2	14.4	7.8
1995	584	30.5	19.1	8
1996	584	30.5	19.1	8
1997	555	30.0	18.5	6.1
1998	561	31.0	18.1	4.1
1999	537	30.0	17.9	10.8
2000	521	26.9	19.4	10.6
2001	577	24.7	23.4	14
2002	559	32.8	17.0	15.4
2003	559	32.8	17.0	15.4
2004	574	32.0	17.9	18.5
2005	603	32.7	18.4	21.2
2006	593	33.3	17.8	22.9
2007	604	31.3	19.3	19
2008	608	31.6	19.2	22.9
2009	578	31.6	18.3	27.2
2010	528	30.9	17.0	31.8
2011	509	28.2	18.0	29.1
2012	497	26.7	18.5	33.4
2013	497	25.4	19.5	35.8
2014	506	24.4	20.7	36.6
2015	499	23.0	21.6	39.9
2016	495	22.0	22.5	35.8
2017	483	21.4	22.5	35
2018	463	19.1	24.2	40.2
2019	438	19.5	22.4	37.4
2020	400	16.1	24.8	41
2021	348	18.0	19.3	37.6
2022	333	18.7	17.8	40.5
2023	317	19.6	16.1	45.7
2024	333	18.0	18.5	39.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Perry High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	608	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	560	n/a	n/a	5.9
1990	562	37.0	15.1	4.3
1991	529	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	546	n/a	n/a	6.4
1993	573	n/a	0.0	7.5
1994	563	39.2	14.4	7.8
1995	584	30.5	19.1	8
1996	584	30.5	19.1	8
1997	555	30.0	18.5	6.1
1998	561	31.0	18.1	4.1
1999	537	30.0	17.9	10.8
2000	521	26.9	19.4	10.6
2001	577	24.7	23.4	14
2002	559	32.8	17.0	15.4
2003	559	32.8	17.0	15.4
2004	574	32.0	17.9	18.5
2005	603	32.7	18.4	21.2
2006	593	33.3	17.8	22.9
2007	604	31.3	19.3	19
2008	608	31.6	19.2	22.9
2009	578	31.6	18.3	27.2
2010	528	30.9	17.0	31.8
2011	509	28.2	18.0	29.1
2012	497	26.7	18.5	33.4
2013	497	25.4	19.5	35.8
2014	506	24.4	20.7	36.6
2015	499	23.0	21.6	39.9
2016	495	22.0	22.5	35.8
2017	483	21.4	22.5	35
2018	463	19.1	24.2	40.2
2019	438	19.5	22.4	37.4
2020	400	16.1	24.8	41
2021	348	18.0	19.3	37.6
2022	333	18.7	17.8	40.5
2023	317	19.6	16.1	45.7
2024	333	18.0	18.5	39.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Perry High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$450 (5.1%)	$8,342 (94.9%)	$8,792
2020	$555 (6.0%)	$8,720 (94.0%)	$9,276
2021	$769 (7.2%)	$9,843 (92.8%)	$10,612
2022	$1,641 (13.4%)	$10,600 (86.6%)	$12,241
2023	$1,029 (7.9%)	$12,053 (92.1%)	$13,082

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 364^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 467^th of 735 High schools	8.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Perry High School)	46.6	20.8	25.8%
11th Grade Social Studies (Perry Public Schools)	46.6	20.8	25.8%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Perry High School)	50	41.6	8.4%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Perry Public Schools)	50	41.6	8.4%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Perry High School)	28	15.6	12.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Perry Public Schools)	28	15.6	12.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	438	317	27.6%
African American	0	2
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	7
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	416	275	33.9%
Two or More Races	16	27	68.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.4%	45.7%	8.3%

Schools Near Perry High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Perry High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	2555 W Britton Rd	Perry	48872	Shiawassee County	Perry Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(517) 625-3104	333	18	18.5	39.6%	296 (88.9%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.1%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.0%)	65.7	209^th of 743 public high schools	71.9%		36	467^th of 735 public high schools	36.5%	258			49.3	25.4						50.7		50.7	$13,082	$1,029	$12,053
Morrice Area High School	Public	6-12	691 Purdy Ln	Morrice	48857	Shiawassee County	Morrice Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 625-3143	231	14	17.0	43.7%	220 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	32.4	492^nd of 743 public high schools	33.8%		39.7	434^th of 735 public high schools	41.0%	58	40.0	12.0	48.3	20.7	35.3	27.6	35.3	34.5	16.0	24.1	12.0	20.7	$16,653	$1,897	$14,756
Laingsburg High School	Public	9-12	8008 Woodbury Rd	Laingsburg	48848	Shiawassee County	Laingsburg Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 651-5091	356	19	18.6	25.3%	323 (90.7%)	4 (1.1%)	20 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	61.5	253^rd of 743 public high schools	65.9%		58.6	279^th of 735 public high schools	62.0%	26			61.3	31.2						39.4		35.5	$12,860	$885	$11,974
Williamston High School	Public	9-12	3939 Vanneter Rd	Williamston	48895	Ingham County	Williamston Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 655-2142	597	27	22.2	20.3%	521 (87.3%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (5.2%)	7 (1.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.4%)	82.9	93^rd of 743 public high schools	87.5%		82.1	103^rd of 735 public high schools	86.0%	10			78.5	40.7						43.3		54.7	$12,895	$988	$11,907
Lincoln Alternative High School	Public	9-12	645 Alger Ave	Owosso	48867	Shiawassee County	Owosso Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 725-2839	128	5	23.6	84.4%	115 (89.8%)	2 (1.6%)	6 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.9%)								(n/a)													$12,914	$1,054	$11,860
Bath High School	Public	9-12	6175 Clark Rd	Bath	48808	Clinton County	Bath Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 641-6724	322	18	18.4	35.7%	259 (80.4%)	6 (1.9%)	34 (10.6%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.3%)	46.6	363^rd of 743 public high schools	51.1%		63.2	232^nd of 735 public high schools	68.4%	131			46.1	14.5						39.7		39.7	$12,781	$637	$12,145
Corunna High School	Public	8-12	417 E King St	Corunna	48817	Shiawassee County	Corunna Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 743-3441	647	30	21.9	50.1%	586 (90.6%)	5 (0.8%)	23 (3.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.5%)	42.9	403^rd of 743 public high schools	45.8%		39.2	439^th of 735 public high schools	40.3%	36	56.4	28.2	47.9	17.4					24.1	30.6	17.4	38.0	$13,911	$1,105	$12,806
Webberville High School	Public	9-12	309 E Grand River Rd	Webberville	48892	Ingham County	Webberville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 521-3447	150	7	20.3	49.3%	143 (95.3%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	23.7	571^st of 743 public high schools	23.1%		21.9	567^th of 735 public high schools	22.9%	4			32.5							25.0		22.5	$12,557	$1,560	$10,996
Haslett High School	Public	9-12	5450 Marsh Rd	Haslett	48840	Ingham County	Haslett Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 339-8249	779	40	19.6	25.5%	549 (70.5%)	38 (4.9%)	84 (10.8%)	35 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (9.2%)	92.6	48^th of 743 public high schools	93.5%		86	80^th of 735 public high schools	89.1%	32			73.5	42.9						64.0		70.9	$14,649	$839	$13,810
Shiawassee Regional Educational Service District College and Career Readiness C	Public	9-12	201 E Washington Ave	Vernon	48476	Shiawassee County	Shiawassee Regional Education Service District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 743-3471	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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