PERU HIGH SCHOOL
Peru High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Peru Community Schools school district, located in Peru, IN with about 659 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Peru High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Peru High School, located at 401 N. Broadway in Peru, Indiana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Peru Community Schools district, the high school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing core subjects with elective opportunities, aiming to foster critical thinking and personal growth within its student body.
Beyond its academic offerings, Peru High School is known for maintaining a strong sense of community spirit and tradition. The school supports a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and fine arts initiatives, which encourage student engagement and leadership development. With a focus on preparing graduates for success in an evolving global landscape, Peru High School strives to create a supportive environment that values both scholastic achievement and the development of responsible, active citizens.
For more information, contact Peru High School at (765) 472-3301 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Peru, IN 46970-1447
(765) 472-3301
PERU HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Peru, IN with about 659 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Peru Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 659
- Teachers:
- 40.84
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 659 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PERU HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.