Serving 514 students in grades 9-12, Perham Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perham Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Perham Senior High School's student population of 514 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perham Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perham Senior High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#303 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perham Senior High School's ranking?
Perham Senior High School is ranked #303 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Perham Senior High School often compared to?
Perham Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New York Mills Secondary, Battle Lake Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perham Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Perham Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Perham Senior High School?
514 students attend Perham Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Perham Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perham Senior High School?
Perham Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Perham Senior High School offer ?
Perham Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Perham Senior High School part of?
Perham Senior High School is part of Perham-Dent Public School District.
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