Perry High School is a school of inclusivity and diversity located on the northeast side of Perry, just a few blocks north of Highway 141. It's home to more than 500 students in ninth through 12th grade.
The Perry High School student body participates in a variety of sports seasons through the Heart of Iowa Conference. They are encouraged to wear blue every Friday to bolster school spirit to show their Perry Pride. It also offers students a range of extracurricular activities such as band, choir, drama, speech, mock trial and Academic Decathlon.
Each summer, the school offers free meals to children, and all school materials are produced in English and Spanish to better meet the community's needs.
High school students are eligible to take college courses for credit through the Perry VanKirk Career Academy operated by Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). These classes are available to high school students at no cost.
Perry High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1200 18th St,
Perry, IA
Perry Community School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
930
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
C+
C+
B-
C
C
C-
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
930
Math
490
Verbal
440
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
47.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
61.3%
Science
65.3%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
180:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Hispanic
56%
White
37.1%
Black
3.5%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Iowa State University
112 Students
University of Iowa
90 Students
University of Northern Iowa
66 Students
Des Moines Area Community College
58 Students
Grand View University
45 Students
Simpson College
40 Students
Drake University
37 Students
Central College
29 Students
Buena Vista University
25 Students
Wartburg College
14 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
30 Students
Psychology
20 Students
Nursing
17 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
12 Students
Biology
10 Students
Education
10 Students
Elementary Education
10 Students
Music Teacher Education
10 Students
English
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/29/2025
Perry has been my home for years and it.. quite something. The greatest parts? You can always find someone with something in common with you, the music department is awesome, and you're sure to enjoy your time... so long as you do your work. The worst parts? People can be real mean to different kinds of people, lack of funding for departments other than sports, and poor attitudes toward academics from the student body. I'd like the school to give more funding to the Fine Arts departments.
10/11/2024
perry high school has been good. the worst part is our school shooting that happend back in January. the best part is that we had a lot of help from other school, comfort dogs, help from our counselors and other adults.
6/28/2022
I had a very typical high school athlete experience at Perry. Perry's class size averages around 150 so it's very typical for most people to know who others are. Perry's athletics are definitely below average but there are many other clubs and activities that can be joined to try new things out. Perry's schools are also very diverse so it allows people to learn about other cultures. Perry has nice facilities for the average Iowa town.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/22/2021
Perry High School was a great place for me to build character and be the man I am today.
6/23/2014
This is an excellent school. Perry has a partnership with Des Moines Area Community College, affording the students the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school for free. Perry has study time built into each students schedule each day. The advisor in this study time is a teache...
7/16/2013
I do not thin'k the school is very well run. The food is horrible, fruits do not even taste well they are frozen and with no taste. Teacher's are not very interested in the students. U could say much but let's make it short, it's not a good school maybe it looks pretty and nice but staff and how thi...
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List Price Range
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Homes For Sale
27
Average Home Value
$169,819
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
40%
Average Household Income
$56,202
% of College Grads
11.2%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,340 Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
Minburn Town Square
Pattee Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Wiese Park
- Basketball
- Disc Golf
- Picnic Area
Caboose Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Perkins Park
- Bike Trails
- Soccer
- Trails
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Perry High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Perry, IA, in the Perry neighborhood, and is served by the Perry Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 573 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Perry High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 930 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $169,819. Discover additional schools in the area, like Perry Middle School, St. Patrick's School, Perry Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Perry has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Perry High School.