Enrollment
296
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perry High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Perry High School
Perry High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lima, Ohio, enrolling 296 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 50.8% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 296 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #182.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 119 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 296 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lima's public schools, it stands alongside Apollo Career Center (745 students): Perry High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 11.8:1).
Its district, Perry Local, also runs Perry Elementary School (408 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Perry High School compares
Perry High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perry Local, which includes Perry High School.
$13,624
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.2%
State 38.1%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Lima
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Apollo Career Center
Vocational / career-technical school
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Perry High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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