Serving 333 students in grades 7-12, Perry Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Perry Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Perry, NY, covering approximately 69.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Perry Junior-senior High School's student population of 333 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
333 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Perry Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Junior-senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1838 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
88%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Yellowjackets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Perry Junior-senior High School is ranked #1838 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Perry Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Perry Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warsaw Senior High School, Attica Senior High School, Letchworth Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perry Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Perry Junior-senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Perry Junior-senior High School?
333 students attend Perry Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Perry Junior-senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perry Junior-senior High School?
Perry Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Perry Junior-senior High School offer ?
Perry Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Perry Junior-senior High School part of?
Perry Junior-senior High School is part of Perry Central School District.
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