Perry High School

296 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Perry High School, located at 2770 E Breese Rd in Lima, Ohio, serves as a central educational pillar for the Perry Local School District. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. By maintaining a smaller student population, Perry High is able to provide a more personalized approach to instruction, allowing teachers to build strong mentorship roles and support students as they navigate their secondary education journey.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement and school spirit. Perry High offers a variety of athletic programs, student clubs, and organizations that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build lasting community connections. As an integral part of the Lima area, the school strives to prepare its students for life after graduation—whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce—by instilling a strong work ethic and a commitment to civic responsibility.

296

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perry High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	10
Black	56
Asian	1
Two or More	48

White
181 (61.1%)
Black
56 (18.9%)
Two or More
48 (16.2%)
Hispanic
10 (3.4%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Perry Local
Phone:	(419)221-2774
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 59

Grade 8 59

Grade 9 65

Grade 10 50

Grade 11 30

Grade 12 33