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Perry Meridian High School

401 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,350 students in grades 9-12, Perry Meridian High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Perry Meridian High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Perry Meridian High School's student population of 2,350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,350 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Perry Meridian High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Meridian High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1066 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Perry Meridian High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Perry Meridian High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Perry Meridian High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Perry Meridian High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Perry Meridian High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
24%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Perry Meridian High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Perry Meridian High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Perry Meridian High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Perry Meridian High School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Perry Meridian High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Perry Meridian High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Perry Meridian High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Perry Meridian High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Perry Meridian High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Perry Meridian High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry Meridian High School's ranking?
Perry Meridian High School is ranked #1066 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Perry Meridian High School often compared to?
Perry Meridian High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southport High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perry Meridian High School?
The graduation rate of Perry Meridian High School is 94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Perry Meridian High School?
2,350 students attend Perry Meridian High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Perry Meridian High School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Meridian High School?
Perry Meridian High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perry Meridian High School offer ?
Perry Meridian High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Perry Meridian High School part of?
Perry Meridian High School is part of Perry Township Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Perry Meridian High School located?
Perry Meridian High School is located in the Hill Valley neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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