Serving 852 students in grades 7-12, Peru Jr/sr 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 852 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Peru Jr/sr 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 Peru Jr/sr High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peru Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Peru Jr/sr High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Peru Jr/sr High School?
852 students attend Peru Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Peru Jr/sr High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peru Jr/sr High School?
Peru Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peru Jr/sr High School offer ?
Peru Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Peru Jr/sr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 852 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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