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#1294 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 38% in state

Perry High School

High School · Perry Local · Perry, OH

A Perry Local high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1 Success Blvd, Perry, OH 44081

  • Math 62% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation35.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$17,203
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Perry High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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. Open the Cleveland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,929

Median home value

$238,700

Median rent

$894/mo

College educated

29%

Homeownership

92.4%

Poverty rate

4%

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

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
35.6% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·38 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Madison High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.99–123.9 mi818Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Perry Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$17,203NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%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 Perry, OH, part of Perry Local, serving approximately 505 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,294 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Perry High School

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 #1,294 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Perry High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Perry High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
505
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 44081)
6,945
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
42.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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