Perry High School is a public high school located in Perry, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Perry Local School District. Perry High School is located next to the middle school and Eelementary school.
Serving 509 students in grades 9-12, Perry High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Perry High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Perry, OH, encompassing approximately 23.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum of 5.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Perry High School's student population of 509 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perry High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#846 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Perry High School is a public high school located in Perry, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Perry Public Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry High School's ranking?
Perry High School is ranked #846 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Perry High School often compared to?
Perry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mentor High School, Madison High School, Riverside Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perry High School?
The graduation rate of Perry High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Perry High School?
509 students attend Perry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Perry High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perry High School?
Perry High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Perry High School offer ?
Perry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry High School part of?
Perry High School is part of Perry Local School District.
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