Peru Jr./Sr. High School

Peru Jr./Sr. High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
17 School St,  Peru, NY
Peru Central School District
3.6
5.0
545 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Christopher Mazzella
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
64.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
183:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
45.6%
White
91.5%
Male
53.7%
Economically disadvantaged
49.7%
Female
45.6%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black
1.6%
Hispanic
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%

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.
SUNY Plattsburgh 75 Students
Clarkson University 33 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 28 Students
SUNY Cortland 27 Students
Cornell University 25 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 22 Students
University of Vermont 21 Students
Siena University 21 Students
SUNY Clinton Community College 21 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 32 Students
Biology 31 Students
Business 20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Nursing 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Criminology 10 Students
Mechanical Engineering 10 Students
Political Science and Government 9 Students
Physical Therapy 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 67 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/20/2025
I have mixed feelings about Peru. Most of my teachers have been excellent. However, the student body is mostly made up of cliques of students, making it very hard to fit in.
3.0 Sophomore
2/11/2025
Peru is full of spirit for sure and a majority of the teachers are organized and want what's best for you. Peru does not offer a lot of classes that other schools offer and has very little diversity making an uncultured environment because a lot of students don't know much about other cultures. They also are weird about honors classes making it hard for people that should most definitely be in honors classes. This is because it's not offered as a class and you have to do it all on your own time making it hard for kids with busy schedules. It is strong in lots of sports and always try's to do fun things. They do have some good clubs and the vibe is mostly good.
4.0 Senior
5/28/2023
Being a smaller school has allowed me to connect with teachers and fellow students better. The teachers have been very accessible and always willing to assist with extra help or recommendations.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 other
9/15/2011
I am intersted in information about Peru H.S,. my son and his family are re locating to the Peru/Plattsburgh area. Thank you. Roland Gallo

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Peru Jr./Sr. High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Peru, NY, in the Peru neighborhood, and is served by the Peru Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 545 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. Peru Jr./Sr. High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $295,346. Discover additional schools in the area, like Peru Middle School, Peru Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Peru has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Peru Jr./Sr. High School.

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