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Public high school · Perry Local · Perry, Ohio

Perry High School

Perry High School rates 8.6, right at the middle of Perry Local's high schools, whose rated median is 8.6.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.6this school

8.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Perry Local median is 8.6.

#103 of 3,458 schools in Ohio · Perry Local: 1 high schools rated, median 8.6

The brief

A Perry Local high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 103 of 3,458 schools in Ohio and 1 of 3 in Perry Local.

Perry High School is listed in Perry Local, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math90%28 points above the Ohio average of 62%High-school course exams · 2026 OST
Reading79%16 points above the Ohio average of 63%High-school course exams · 2026 OST
Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2023, reaching 85% in 2026, across a 4-year record (2023–2026).2026 OST; 34 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.6
25% of the rating
Academics
9.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
9.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 44081; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Perry High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$93,929
Median home value
$238,700
Median rent
$894/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
92.4%
Poverty rate
4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
14
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
642/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
35.6% participation · state average 2.3 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
6 sports
3 boys' · 3 girls' · 38 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
25.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Perry High Schoolthis school
    8.6
  2. 5.4Compare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Perry High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Perry High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Perry High School is a public high school located in Perry Township, Ohio, near Massillon 2. It serves as the only public high school within the Perry Local School District in Stark County 2. The school's website highlights various student activities and achievements, including the Crew Club and Marching Band attending a Cleveland Monsters game 1. Additionally, the school celebrated welding students who passed their qualification tests and hosted its third annual Art Show and Student Learning Showcase 1. Administrative updates on the site include registration details for the 2026-2027 preschool and kindergarten years, which open on February 9th 1. The district is also hiring substitute teachers, with separate application processes for those with and without bachelor's degrees or teaching licenses 1. Other noted events include a Law Day Breakfast, National Honor Society induction, and the selection of the 2026 Prom Court 1.
Sources (2)
  1. perry-lake.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Perry High School serve?

Perry High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Perry High School?

Perry High School has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Perry High School is 18.7:1. 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 #103 of 3,458 schools in OH.

What is Perry High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Perry High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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?

25.1% 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
505
Student-teacher ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$17,203
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 44081)
6,945
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
42.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.