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
870
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
C
C+
B-
C
C-
C
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.5
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Reading Proficiency
73%
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Math Proficiency
58%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
37
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Full Time Teachers
37
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Teachers in First or Second Year
14.4%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
870
Math
440
Verbal
420
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Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
24
Science
22
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Number of AP Courses
4
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AP Pass Rate
47.8%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
57.7%
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Science
74.1%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
180:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
58.1%
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Female
41.9%
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Hispanic
50.3%
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White
40.4%
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Black
5.1%
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Two or more races
2.2%
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Asian
1.5%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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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
123 Students
University of Iowa
106 Students
University of Northern Iowa
72 Students
Des Moines Area Community College
58 Students
Grand View University
49 Students
Drake University
46 Students
Simpson College
43 Students
Central College
31 Students
Buena Vista University
29 Students
Wartburg College
15 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
35 Students
Psychology
24 Students
Nursing
19 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
13 Students
Accounting
12 Students
Biology
10 Students
English
10 Students
Education
9 Students
Elementary Education
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/15/2025
Overall high school has not been terrible but it has not been the greatest. When it comes to college readiness. I feel like us as students we are not prepared enough and aren't provided with the resources we need.
3/22/2023
My overall experience with Perry High School was great. I would come to school every day excited to see my friends. I would enjoy the classes I had because I knew my friends would make them great. Teachers help out, more than others. Something I would like to see change is the school's competitive spirit, so we can succeed at sports.
9/7/2022
All the teachers are really nice and care about their jobs. That is what I love most about my school and even thought the kids can be snobs sometimes the teachers still love their jobs. Like most public schools, my school isn't as clean as I would like it to be and the food isn't as great either.
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
$84K - $478K
Homes For Sale
19
Average Home Value
$168,415
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
1,339 Sq Ft
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Homes for Rent
$1,595 per month
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Parks in this Area
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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 573 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% 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 3.5, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 870 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $168,415. 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.