PERHAM SENIOR HIGH
505 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Perham Senior High School, located in Perham, Minnesota, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Perham-Dent School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with vocational and technical opportunities. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success, often emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience that integrates technology, arts, and core academic subjects to prepare students for post-secondary pathways.
Beyond its academic offerings, Perham Senior High is noted for its strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school features a robust extracurricular program, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations, which play a central role in the student experience. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and focusing on character development alongside academics, the school aims to cultivate responsible, active citizens who are prepared to meet the challenges of the future while remaining deeply connected to their local community.
Beyond its academic offerings, Perham Senior High is noted for its strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school features a robust extracurricular program, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations, which play a central role in the student experience. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and focusing on character development alongside academics, the school aims to cultivate responsible, active citizens who are prepared to meet the challenges of the future while remaining deeply connected to their local community.
505
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 411 |
| Hispanic | 57 |
| Black | 7 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 16 |
| American Indian | 11 |
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White411 (81.4 %)
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Hispanic57 (11.3 %)
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Two or More16 (3.2 %)
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American Indian11 (2.2 %)
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Black7 (1.4 %)
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Asian3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (218)346-6500 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 505 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | N/A |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | N/A |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 113 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 28 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
150
Grade 10
134
Grade 11
116
Grade 12
105
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 150 |
| Grade 10 | 134 |
| Grade 11 | 116 |
| Grade 12 | 105 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 262 | 51.9% |
| Male | 243 | 48.1% |
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
High School 8th - 12th