Perry Meridian High School

Perry Meridian High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
401 W Meridian School Rd,  Indianapolis, IN
Perry Township Schools
3.9
3.8
2,373 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kert Boedicker
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
129
Full Time Teachers
129
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
51.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
317:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
46.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
23.8%
Hispanic
15.2%
Black
9.1%
Two or more races
5.2%

School Rankings

#6 Most Diverse Public HS in Indiana
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Indiana University - Bloomington 815 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 717 Students
University of Indianapolis 578 Students
Purdue University 515 Students
Ball State University 495 Students
Indiana State University 372 Students
Butler University 309 Students
Marian University Indianapolis 262 Students
Franklin College 222 Students
Ivy Tech Community College - Downtown Indianapolis 152 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 210 Students
Business 175 Students
Biology 141 Students
Psychology 135 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 83 Students
Computer Science 75 Students
Accounting 68 Students
Marketing 55 Students
Engineering 46 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 46 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 397 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/26/2024
Perry Meridian is a great high school. Honestly, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Sure, the food may not be the best and our sports teams are not the most successful, but it has provided me with the greatest opportunities to advance my education. For example, the wide selection of AP classes, all taught by excellent teachers, or the various clubs that allow me to choose who I want to be. I strongly believe PMHS is an amazing high school for all who attend.
2.0 Senior
10/11/2024
Perry is a school that provides a lot to its students, unfortunately the students are what bring the school down to it's low rating, other than food, the school offers ample resources for students to be successful.
2.0 Senior
9/26/2024
The school has a lot of learning opportunities; unfortunately, it is filled with a lot of underacheiving students, the bathrooms are constantly closed and a hell to deal with, the food is mostly disgusting and undercooked, and it's overall not an enjoyable experience; I would say the only positives that come from this school are the extracurriculars and other learning opportunities.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/25/2025
I am extremely disappointed with my experience in this school district. The level of communication, accountability, and overall support for students and families is severely lacking. To make matters worse, I was sent to collections over a student book rental fee that should have been waived or free....
5.0 parent
11/18/2023
I live in a the school district directly south of Perry Meridian but I kept my kids attending Perry Meridian because of the the teachers, families, and the diversity the school district offers. Both my children had an excellent academic experience and loved the athletics. Although the school is larg...
3.0 parent
2/22/2023
im a junior and to be honest the school needs to do better for me and many other students in low come areas the will do nothing to help students taht are getting bullied even in the midle school they will do nothing
5.0 parent
10/24/2022
I just started there really good with the diciplin and they also help kids and they have great teachers

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Perry Meridian High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Indianapolis, IN and is served by the Perry Township Schools in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 2,373 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Perry Meridian High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $300,427. Discover additional schools in the area, like Southport High School, Suburban Christian School, Hope Academy, and more. Learn more about what Indianapolis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Perry Meridian High School.

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