Perkins High School

539 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Perkins High School, located at 3714 Campbell St in Sandusky, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Perkins Local School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere while maintaining a focus on academic rigor and student development. As a cornerstone of the Sandusky area, the school offers a diverse range of programs, including college-preparatory coursework, vocational opportunities, and various extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for life after graduation.

The school is particularly recognized for its strong spirit and active participation in regional athletics and arts programs, which serve as a point of pride for the surrounding community. By emphasizing both character building and academic achievement, Perkins High School aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to succeed in higher education or the workforce. Its location in Erie County places it within a community that values a balance between traditional academic excellence and modern educational innovation.

539

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perkins High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	27
Black	29
Asian	5
Two or More	47

White
431 (80.0%)
Two or More
47 (8.7%)
Black
29 (5.4%)
Hispanic
27 (5.0%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)

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:	Perkins Local
Phone:	(419)625-1252
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 9 121

Grade 10 148

Grade 11 134

Grade 12 136