Peru High School vs. Saranac High School
Should I attend Peru High School or Saranac High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Peru High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Saranac High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 554 students in grades 9-12, Peru High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 409 students in grades 9-12, Saranac High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
554 students
409 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#828 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#735 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
≥95%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
60-79%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
158
116
Grade 10 Students
131
102
Grade 11 Students
135
92
Grade 12 Students
128
96
Ungraded Students
2
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
92%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%