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 505 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- 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 505 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Perry High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#666 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
82%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry High School's ranking?
Perry High School is ranked #666 out of 3,241 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 Madison High School, Mentor 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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%.
How many students attend Perry High School?
505 students attend Perry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Perry High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry High School?
Perry High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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