The Perris Union High School District is a school district with district offices located at 155 East 4th Street in Perris, California. It has schools in Perris and in nearby Romoland and Menifee. It is the only high school-only district in Riverside County.
The Perris Union High School District educates about 10,000 secondary and middle school students who live in Perris Valley. The Perris Valley, approximately 184 square miles, is a blend of rural, suburban and rapidly developing commercial neighborhoods. The continued growth of this Riverside County community is due to its location, mild climate and affordable housing, which is attracting residents from outlying counties and states.
Educational, cultural and recreational centers are within easy driving distance. Perris is a well-known center for sky diving and hot air ballooning; nearby lakes offer water sports; and beaches, mountains and deserts are but an hour away. Higher education opportunities are provided through:
- University of California in Riverside
- Riverside Community College (campuses located in Norco and Moreno Valley)
- California State University, San Bernardino
- Mt. San Jacinto Community College (campuses in San Jacinto and Menifee)
- California Baptist University
Read more about Perris Union High School District: Schools, Feeder Districts
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