Perry High School

1,456 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Perry High School, located in Massillon, Ohio, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Perry Local School District. As a staple of the community, the school is known for its strong emphasis on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The school is widely recognized for its vibrant school spirit and deep-rooted traditions, particularly regarding its athletic programs, which often serve as a focal point for student life and community engagement.

Beyond academics and athletics, Perry High School prioritizes student development through various clubs, arts programs, and vocational pathways designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that encourages students to pursue their unique interests, whether in STEM, the humanities, or the performing arts. By focusing on both student achievement and character building, the institution plays a central role in shaping the academic and social landscape of the Massillon area.

1,456

Total Students

74.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perry High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,252
Hispanic	61
Black	48
Asian	10
Two or More	83
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,252 (86.0%)
Two or More
83 (5.7%)
Hispanic
61 (4.2%)
Black
48 (3.3%)
Asian
10 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	(330)477-3486
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	564
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 9 349

Grade 10 333

Grade 11 411

Grade 12 363