Perry Traditional Academy, also known as Perry High School, is a high school in the Perry North neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Perry is one of ten secondary schools in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. The school opened during the 1922–1923 school year.
Serving 430 students in grades 9-12, Pittsburgh Perry High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsburgh Perry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pittsburgh Perry High School's student population of 430 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1923
School Rankings
Pittsburgh Perry High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Perry High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2407 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
74%
14%
White
11%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Commodore
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburgh Perry High School's ranking?
Pittsburgh Perry High School is ranked #2407 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittsburgh Perry High School often compared to?
Pittsburgh Perry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Allderdice High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsburgh Perry High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsburgh Perry High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Perry High School?
430 students attend Pittsburgh Perry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pittsburgh Perry High School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Perry High School?
Pittsburgh Perry High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Perry High School offer ?
Pittsburgh Perry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittsburgh Perry High School part of?
Pittsburgh Perry High School is part of Pittsburgh School District.
In what neighborhood is Pittsburgh Perry High School located?
Pittsburgh Perry High School is located in the Perry North neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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