Perry High School

www.perry.k12.ia.us/hs/hsindex.htm

564 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Perry High School, located in Perry, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Perry Community School District. Dedicated to preparing students for life beyond the classroom, the school focuses on a balanced curriculum that encompasses core academic disciplines, vocational training, and extracurricular opportunities. The school community emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to pursue academic excellence while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Perry High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement and school spirit. The institution hosts a variety of athletic programs, arts organizations, and student-led clubs that cater to a diverse range of interests, helping to foster a sense of belonging and community involvement. By maintaining strong ties with the local Perry area, the high school strives to create a holistic learning experience that reflects the values and needs of its community, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped for their future endeavors.

564

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perry High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	316
Black	20
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
316 (56.0 %)
White
209 (37.1 %)
Black
20 (3.5 %)
Two or More
15 (2.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Perry Comm School District
Phone:	(515)465-3503
Website:	http://www.perry.k12.ia.us/hs/hsindex.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 133

Grade 10 158

Grade 11 153

Grade 12 120