Serving 344 students in grades 7-12, Perry Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Perry Junior-senior High School's student population of 344 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perry Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Junior-senior High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2211 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
86%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Perry Junior-senior High School is ranked #2211 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Perry Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Perry Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Letchworth Senior High School, Warsaw Senior High School, Attica Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perry Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Perry Junior-senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Perry Junior-senior High School?
344 students attend Perry Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Perry Junior-senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Junior-senior High School?
Perry Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Perry Junior-senior High School offer ?
Perry Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry Junior-senior High School part of?
Perry Junior-senior High School is part of Perry Central School District.
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