Perry Meridian High School

401 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 2,385 students in grades 9-12, Perry Meridian High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Perry Meridian High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Perry Meridian High School's student population of 2,385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,385 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
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School Rankings

Perry Meridian High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Meridian High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#549 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
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34%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Perry Meridian High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Perry Meridian High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
24%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
14%
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Black
9%
13%
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White
48%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Perry Meridian High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Perry Meridian High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perry Meridian High School's ranking?
Perry Meridian High School is ranked #549 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Perry Meridian High School often compared to?
Perry Meridian High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southport High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perry Meridian High School?
The graduation rate of Perry Meridian High School is 94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Perry Meridian High School?
2,385 students attend Perry Meridian High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Perry Meridian High School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Meridian High School?
Perry Meridian High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perry Meridian High School offer ?
Perry Meridian High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Perry Meridian High School part of?
Perry Meridian High School is part of Perry Township Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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