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Perris Union superintendent credits safety steps for sharp drop in student fights
Summary
Superintendent Jose Arauks reported a 35% districtwide decline in fights and school-level drops as high as 83.3% at Perris High School after 28 safety actions including active-shooter training and expanded campus supervisor work with staff and law enforcement.
Superintendent Jose Arauks said improving student safety is a top priority for the Perris Union High School District and credited coordinated safety measures for a decline in violent incidents.
“We have seen a 35% reduction in fights districtwide from the first semester of last year to the first semester of this school year,” Arauks said, adding Perris High School recorded an 83.3% reduction and Paloma Valley a 60% reduction. He credited campus supervisors, teachers and local law-enforcement partners for the progress.
Arauks said the district completed 28 safety actions in 2024–25, including active-shooter training with law enforcement and lockdown drills scheduled at different times of day to prepare staff and students for emergencies.
While celebrating reductions in incidents, Arauks also warned the district remains candid about continuing challenges such as vaping, tobacco and THC use among students and said the district is exploring evidence-based strategies and partnerships to address substance use and student wellness.
Arauks said safety efforts are part of a broader, student-centered approach that pairs prevention, training and community partnerships to keep students in class and learning.
