West Perry SHS

West Perry SHS is an average-sized secondary school in Elliottsburg, Pennsylvania, one of the schools within West Perry SD. The school serves 645 students in grades 9 through 12.

West Perry SD comprises 5 schools with combined enrollment of 2,137 students; West Perry SHS is among them.

Demographically, West Perry SHS records that nearly all students (94%) are White. Beyond that, the school lists 3% Hispanic. Compared to Perry County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, West Perry SHS reports 44 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.8:1, putting West Perry SHS higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 103% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Perry County (around 67%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

With demographic context factored in, West Perry SHS sits in the top 10% of Pennsylvania schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 33.5%; actual is 58.0%, +24.6 points clear of the demographic baseline.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Perry County indicate median household earnings sit near $79,444, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. West Perry SHS is one of 15 public schools in Perry County (combined enrollment of about 5,512 students).

The closest other public school is West Perry MS, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts West Perry SHS at 1st of 8; the average score across the group is 44.1%.

West Perry SHS operates from a countryside location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at West Perry SHS has fell 12%, going from 731 students in 2018 to 645 in 2025. Class-load math has narrowed: from 16.1:1 in 2018 to 14.8:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.