Perryville High School is a public secondary school in Perryville, Maryland, United States. The school is operated by Cecil County Public Schools. Enrollment for 2015 is reported as 810 students.
Serving 858 students in grades 9-12, Perryville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 858 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Perryville High serves the western part of its school district in Perryville, MD, covering an area of approximately 48.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 8.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perryville High School's student population of 858 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
858 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perryville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perryville High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
24%
Black
10%
32%
White
75%
31%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perryville High School's ranking?
Perryville High School is ranked #578 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Perryville High School often compared to?
Perryville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rising Sun High School, North East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perryville High School?
The graduation rate of Perryville High School is 92%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Perryville High School?
858 students attend Perryville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Perryville High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perryville High School?
Perryville High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Perryville High School offer ?
Perryville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Perryville High School part of?
Perryville High School is part of Cecil County School District.
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