Peru High School
Peru, NY · Peru Central School District · Grades 9-12
262nd of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 77%▲ Improving
Peru High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Peru High School 262nd of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 77% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 44th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — improving.
Peru High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Peru High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 545 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.0% | 91.7% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 3.5% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 2.5% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Peru High School
Typical home value $279K in zip 12972 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Peru High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Plattsburgh Senior High SchoolPlattsburgh City School District · 7.8 mi away359th of 1,137
ELA 83% · Math 58% - 7Ausable Valley High SchoolAusable Valley Central School District · 8.6 mi away423rd of 1,137
ELA 82% · Math 52% - 9Saranac High SchoolSaranac Central School District · 11.2 mi away222nd of 1,137
ELA 81% · Math 75% - 7Beekmantown High SchoolBeekmantown Central School District · 13.3 mi away384th of 1,137
ELA 89% · Math 49% - 7Chazy Central Rural Junior-Senior High SchoolChazy Union Free School District · 21.5 mi away426th of 1,137
ELA 61% · Math 72% - 3Mountain View CampusBoquet Valley CSD · 25.7 mi away887th of 1,137
ELA 43% · Math 42% - 1Northern Adirondack Middle/High SchoolNorthern Adirondack Central School District · 26.3 mi away1,037th of 1,137
ELA 26% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Peru High School in?
Peru High School is part of the Peru Central School District district in Peru, New York.
Is Peru High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Peru High School 262nd of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Peru High School?
White 92%, Two or more races 4%, Hispanic 2%, Black 1% (545 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Peru High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12972 is $279K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.