Plattsburgh Senior High School vs. Peru High School
Should I attend Plattsburgh Senior High School or Peru 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
Plattsburgh Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Peru High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 591 students in grades 9-12, Plattsburgh Senior High School ranks in the top 5% 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 554 students in grades 9-12, Peru High School ranks in the top 5% 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
591 students
554 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#144 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
90-94%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
≥90%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
143
158
Grade 10 Students
133
131
Grade 11 Students
139
135
Grade 12 Students
168
128
Ungraded Students
8
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
7%
2%
% White
86%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%