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.
529
Total Students
28.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERHAM SENIOR HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White443
Hispanic48
Black8
Asian3
Two or More16
American Indian11
  • White
    443 (83.7%)
  • Hispanic
    48 (9.1%)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.0%)
  • American Indian
    11 (2.1%)
  • Black
    8 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    3 (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: 529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 113
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28
Grades Taught
Grade 9 149
Grade 10 137
Grade 11 130
Grade 12 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PERHAM SENIOR HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 9149
Grade 10137
Grade 11130
Grade 12113
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PERHAM SENIOR HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25347.8%
Male27652.2%