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%)
- Attendance Zone: Peru High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Peru, IN, encompassing approximately 43 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 8.1 miles at its furthest point.
- 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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