- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Perry, IA
Perry High School
Federal NCES profile for Perry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192253001355
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Perry · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Perry, IA.
School address
District: Perry Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192253001355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Perry High School held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 192253001355 · Perry, IA High · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 14.8:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Elementary (816 students)
Perry High School held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Perry High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry Elementa
Perry Elementary
816 students
- This school
Perry High School
549 students
- Perry Middle S
Perry Middle School
370 students
What this shows Perry High School reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry High School compares
Perry High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▲ 28% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 63% in Iowa - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,778
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.8%
White 38.1%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Perry High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Comm School District reports $13,778 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry High School
How many students attend Perry High School?
Perry High School has 549 students enrolled. It is a high school in Perry, IA. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry High School is 14.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry High School?
46.5% of students at Perry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry High School?
The largest demographic group at Perry High School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment, in Perry, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry High School?
Perry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Perry High School rank among public schools in Perry?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Perry, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Perry Comm School District?
Besides Perry High School, Perry Comm School District also operates Perry Elementary (816 students) and Perry Middle School (370 students). See the Perry Comm School District district page for the complete list.