Pittsburgh Perry High School
Tel:
(412)529-3400
- Pittsburgh Perry High School serves 432 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Pittsburgh Perry High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Pittsburgh Perry High School's student population of 432 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 432 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pittsburgh Perry High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pittsburgh Perry High School is 0.36, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2480 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 79% | 15% |
| White | 13% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.27 |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-74% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pittsburgh SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pittsburgh Perry High School is Pittsburgh Oliver (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 (1.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 Grades: PK-8 | 578 students
1.3 miles
1611 Davis Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412)529-6600 1.3 PK-8 578 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Oliver Special Education School
Grades: 5-12 | 4 students
1.3 miles
2323 Brighton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412)529-3115 1.3 5-12 4 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 Grades: PK-5 | 215 students
2.2 miles
1351 Damas St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412)529-3000 2.2 PK-5 215 - Pittsburgh Manchester Academic Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 342 students
2.3 miles
1214 Liverpool Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412)322-0585 2.3 K-8 342 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 Grades: PK-8 | 185 students
2.3 miles
1612 Manhattan St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412)529-3100 2.3 PK-8 185
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