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#2122 of 3,441 schools in OH
Perry High School
High School · Perry Local · Lima, OH
A Perry Local high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2770 E Breese Rd, Lima, OH 45806
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Perry High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Perry High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,156/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lima), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,160
Median home value
$189,800
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Lima Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,000 | Compare → |
| Pilgrim Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| West Central Learning Academy IICharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 71 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Perry Local
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perry High School is listed in Perry Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perry High School
Perry High School is a public high school in Lima, OH, part of Perry Local, serving approximately 323 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,122 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perry High School
What grades does Perry High School serve?
Perry High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Perry High School?
Perry High School has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perry High School rank in OH?
Perry High School ranks #2,122 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Perry High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Perry High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Perry High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perry High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Perry High School a charter school?
No, Perry High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perry High School a Title I school?
No, Perry High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perry High School?
66.6% of students at Perry High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (419) 221-2774
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 45806)
- 10,978
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45806; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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