Original Research by School Decision on Perris Lake High (continuation)
Perris Lake High is a continuation school serving high school students in Riverside County, California. A continuation school is an alternative setting designed for students who have fallen behind, left traditional schools, or need a more flexible or individualized pathway to earn their diploma.
The school serves a student population that is substantially economically disadvantaged. Most students come from households qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and the enrollment is heavily Hispanic. The school is small, with most students in the 12th grade and a smaller cohort in 11th grade, which is typical of continuation programs where students are working toward graduation.
State testing data from the most recent school year shows very low proficiency levels. In English language arts, about one in ten students met state standards. In mathematics, proficiency was in the low single digits. In science, zero students met standards. These numbers reflect the population the school serves: students who are academically behind or have struggled in mainstream settings. A parent considering this school should understand that these students are working to close significant gaps and earn a diploma through an alternative pathway rather than in a traditional high school environment.
The school is part of Perris Union High School District, which covers a growing region in Riverside County including Perris, Menifee, and Romoland. The district has recently completed major infrastructure investments funded by voter-approved bonds, including new academic and career-training facilities across its campuses. These bond-funded improvements and recent refinancings have generated property-tax savings for homeowners in the district.
Perris itself is a mid-sized, family-oriented city with a working-to-middle-income character. The community is anchored by a compact historic downtown and has grown steadily with residential subdivisions and logistics development along corridors like the Ramona Expressway. The housing market has appreciated, with median home values higher than the state average, though affordability for renters remains constrained. Employment centers around retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and warehousing, with major employers including Amazon, Ross Stores, Home Depot, and Kaiser Permanente. The city has commuter rail access to Los Angeles via the Metrolink 91/Perris Valley Line and a growing park and library system downtown.
No data on graduation rate, chronic absenteeism, program offerings, staff, or special population support was available for this school. A parent interested in Perris Lake High should request from the school or district information about completion rates, the specific support services available for credit recovery, any career or dual-credit pathways offered, and how the school structures counseling and interventions for students who have experienced academic disruption.
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