Peru High School, also known as "PHS", is a high school located in Peru, Indiana, United States, serving students in grades 9–12 for Peru Community Schools since 1972.
Serving 814 students in grades 7-12, Peru Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 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 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peru Jr/sr High School's student population of 814 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
814 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Colors
Black, Old gold
School Rankings
Peru Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peru Jr/sr High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1086 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peru Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Peru Jr/sr High School is ranked #1086 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Peru Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Peru Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maconaquah High School, North Miami Middle/high School, Oak Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peru Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Peru Jr/sr High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Peru Jr/sr High School?
814 students attend Peru Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Peru Jr/sr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peru Jr/sr High School?
Peru Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peru Jr/sr High School offer ?
Peru Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peru Jr/sr High School part of?
Peru Jr/sr High School is part of Peru Community Schools.
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