West Perry SD operates 5 public schools serving 2,177 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,137 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Perry County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,873 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 51.7% local, 40.4% state, and 7.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $76,753 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 51/100, ranked #310 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 291.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.8% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian across the district's schools.
West Perry Shs accounts for 30.2% of all West Perry SD student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means West Perry SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
West Perry SD school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities
West Perry SD school enrollment ranges from 258 students (lowest) to 645 students (highest), a spread of 387 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
West Perry SD student-counselor ratio is 292:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within West Perry SD is typically wider than the West Perry SD-aggregate figure suggests.
West Perry SD chronic absenteeism rate is 25.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within West Perry SD is typically wider than the West Perry SD-aggregate figure suggests.
West Perry SD has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 other. Total enrollment is 2,177 students.
How much does West Perry SD spend per student?
West Perry SD spends $20,873 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #310 in Pennsylvania.
What is the average teacher salary in West Perry SD?
The average teacher salary in West Perry SD is $76,753 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near West Perry SD?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Perry County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of West Perry SD?
West Perry SD students are 92.8% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for West Perry SD?
West Perry SD has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #310 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.