- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lima, OH
Perry High School
Federal NCES profile for Perry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390457802342
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Lima · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry High School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Lima, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Perry High School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390457802342 · Lima, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 17.4:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Elementary School (408 students)
Perry High School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Perry High School compares
Perry High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 61% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$13,791
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Perry High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Local reports $13,791 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 School | Larger | Higher 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
Similar other schools in Lima
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Apollo Career Center
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745 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Elmwood Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students
Independence Elementary School
Standard public school
272 students
Unity Elementary School
Standard public school
241 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
235 students 7.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry High School
How many students attend Perry High School?
Perry High School has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lima, OH. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry High School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry High School?
50.8% of students at Perry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry High School?
The largest demographic group at Perry High School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Lima, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry High School?
Perry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 schools in Lima?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry High School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Lima, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lima on the city page.
What other schools are in Perry Local?
Besides Perry High School, Perry Local also operates Perry Elementary School (408 students). See the Perry Local district page for the complete list.