- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Peru, NY
Peru High School
Federal NCES profile for Peru High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362283003209
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peru High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Peru · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Peru High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peru High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Peru, NY.
School address
District: Peru Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362283003209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Peru High School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 362283003209 · Peru, NY High · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 10.7:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Peru Elementary School (832 students)
Peru High School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Peru High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peru Elementar
Peru Elementary School
832 students
- This school
Peru High School
555 students
- Peru Middle Sc
Peru Middle School
406 students
What this shows Peru High School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peru High School compares
Peru High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$26,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Peru High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Peru Central School District reports $26,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peru High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peru Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peru High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Peru High School
How many students attend Peru High School?
Peru High School has 555 students enrolled. It is a high school in Peru, NY. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peru High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peru High School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower 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 Peru High School?
37.2% of students at Peru High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peru High School?
The largest demographic group at Peru High School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Peru, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peru High School?
Peru High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Peru High School rank among public schools in Peru?
By Resource Investment Index, Peru High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Peru, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Peru Central School District?
Besides Peru High School, Peru Central School District also operates Peru Elementary School (832 students) and Peru Middle School (406 students). See the Peru Central School District district page for the complete list.