B
Good
71/100

Peru Jr/Sr High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 401 N Broadway, Peru, IN 46970
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 57% · Math 27% proficient · 42nd percentile in Indiana
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

71
Repit Score
out of 100
852
Students
enrolled
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%42/100reading 49th percentile, math 35th percentile among Indiana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%88/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−18 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+7 pts vs. state avg 90%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%27%reading -6 pts, math -13 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income42%12%reading -1 pts, math -9 pts25th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 401 N Broadway
City Peru
ZIP Code 46970
District 1808850
NCES School ID 180885001476
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46970

Understanding the community around Peru Jr/Sr High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,291
Per Capita Income $27,692
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%
High School or Higher 87.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $103,400
Median Rent $802
Owner-Occupied 71.6%
Renter-Occupied 28.4%
View full data for ZIP 46970 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Peru Jr/Sr High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.9%
Two or More Races 7.2%
Hispanic/Latino 5.5%
Black 3.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 852
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Peru Jr/Sr High School?
Peru Jr/Sr High School has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Peru Jr/Sr High School?
Peru Jr/Sr High School has 852 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
What grades does Peru Jr/Sr High School serve?
Peru Jr/Sr High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Peru Jr/Sr High School receive per student?
Peru Jr/Sr High School receives $13,286 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Peru Jr/Sr High School in 46970 ▼
Avg Home Value
$154,903
Avg Monthly Rent
$825
1-Year Change
+10.9%
% Renters
28.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026