Peru Jr/Sr High School

814 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

814

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peru Jr/Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	680
Hispanic	47
Black	25
Asian	2
Two or More	53
American Indian	7

White
680 (83.5%)
Two or More
53 (6.5%)
Hispanic
47 (5.8%)
Black
25 (3.1%)
American Indian
7 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Peru Community Schools
Phone:	(765)472-3301
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	814
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	362
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 142

Grade 8 128

Grade 9 121

Grade 10 143

Grade 11 151

Grade 12 127

Ungraded 2