Summary:
Zip code 46970 is home to one high school, Peru Junior/Senior High School, serving grades 7-12. This public high school is part of the Peru Community Schools district.
Peru Junior/Senior High School has an enrollment of 852 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.3. The school's four-year graduation rate for 2023-2024 was 88.4%, which is a positive indicator of student success. However, the chronic absenteeism rate stands at 17.8%, which is a concern and may impact academic outcomes. Academically, the school shows mixed results. While proficiency in Biology is close to the state average, English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates are below the Indiana averages, with a notable decline observed in recent years. SAT scores in both Evidence-based Reading and Writing and Mathematics are also below state averages, particularly in mathematics.
Financially, Peru Junior/Senior High School spends $12,089 per student, indicating substantial resource allocation. A significant portion of the student body, 61.38%, qualifies for free or reduced lunch, suggesting a student population with considerable socioeconomic needs. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, and it received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger in the most recent reporting year, highlighting areas that may require focused improvement efforts to enhance overall academic performance.
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