Perkins High School is a public high school in Perkins Township, Ohio, near Sandusky. It is the only high school in the Perkins Local School District. They are known as the Pirates and school colors are black and white with an accent of red.
Serving 539 students in grades 9-12, Perkins High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perkins High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Perkins High School's student population of 539 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Colors
White, Black
School Motto
The Pirate Way – Trust. Own. Connect
School Rankings
Perkins High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perkins High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1644 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
5%
17%
White
80%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perkins High School's ranking?
Perkins High School is ranked #1644 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Perkins High School often compared to?
Perkins High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandusky High School, Huron High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perkins High School?
The graduation rate of Perkins High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Perkins High School?
539 students attend Perkins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Perkins High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perkins High School?
Perkins High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Perkins High School offer ?
Perkins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perkins High School part of?
Perkins High School is part of Perkins Local School District.
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