PERU HIGH SCHOOL

www.perucsd.org

555 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Peru Jr./Sr. High School is a public secondary institution located in Peru, New York, serving as part of the Peru Central School District. Situated in the scenic Adirondack region, the school provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 7 through 12. The district is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment, balancing rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school’s curriculum is broad, offering core academic subjects alongside elective pathways that cater to diverse student interests, including arts, technology, and advanced placement courses. Beyond the classroom, Peru Jr./Sr. High School emphasizes student engagement through an active athletics program, various clubs, and music ensembles. As a community-centered school, it leverages its location near Plattsburgh to integrate local resources, aiming to develop well-rounded citizens who are ready to transition into adulthood with both the knowledge and the character needed for future success.

555

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERU HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	505
Hispanic	9
Black	9
Asian	7
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
505 (91.7%)
Two or More
18 (3.3%)
Hispanic
9 (1.6%)
Black
9 (1.6%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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 CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)643-6400
Website:	http://www.perucsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 142

Grade 10 130

Grade 11 147

Grade 12 133

Ungraded 3