INHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Perry Meridian High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Indianapolis, Indiana|Perry Township Schools

Indianapolis, IN 46217

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,373
Student:Teacher
18.4:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
57.6%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
64%
89th percentile in IN
Math Proficiency
34%
46th percentile in IN
Graduation Rate
94%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.0%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
20 courses offered
385 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
313 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
449 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
647 test takers
Athletics
6 sports, 22 teams
566 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.8:1
Worse than average in IN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
2,323
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
138.23
100% fully certified
Counselors
6
Psychologists
0.17
Social Workers
1
Nurses
0.059999999
School Resource Officers
2.24
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,765
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,029
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$17,016
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 14%State 59%Local 27%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$286,468
+1.2% 1yr+35.4% 5yr
Indianapolis, IN metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
25.9%
Below 150% poverty line
5.7%
Unemployment rate
9.5%
Uninsured residents
13.0%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
3,232
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,929
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
964 (33%)
Other Health Impairment
508 (17%)
Autism
450 (15%)
Speech/Language Impairment
380 (13%)
Intellectual Disability
150 (5%)
Emotional Disturbance
136 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

2,455
Current enrollment
Stable(+3% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Perry Meridian High School

Perry Meridian High School currently enrolls 2,373 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IN.

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