Perry High School

What Perry High School does

Perry High School is the grades 9-12 high school of Perry Local School District, a public K-12 district and political subdivision of the State of Ohio serving 4,109 students across Perry Township in Stark County, Ohio. The high school offers a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum built on 13 Advanced Placement courses and a College Credit Plus dual-enrollment program with five regional university partners (Ashland University, Aultman College of Nursing, Kent State University, Stark State College, and Walsh University). The school competes in the Federal League athletic conference and supports a broad extracurricular portfolio of arts, clubs, and athletics under the 'Pride, Excellence, Tradition' brand, achieving a 96.2% district graduation rate and 4-star ratings across all categories on the 2025 Ohio State Report Card.

The broader district operates seven schools: Perry High School, Edison Middle School, Pfeiffer Intermediate School, three K-5 elementary schools (Lohr, Southway, Watson - all newly constructed and opened August 2024), and the tuition-based T.C. Knapp Perry Preschool (153 enrollment) serving ages 3-5. The district is in the middle of a multi-year capital modernization: a new 156,000 sq. ft. middle school broke ground in May 2026 and is scheduled to open for the 2028-2029 school year, fully funded at $62,253,023 by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. Technology infrastructure consists of standard K-12 edtech platforms - ParentSquare for family communications, Clever for SSO, Google Workspace for Education, FinalForms for registration, and SameGoal for IEP management - with no proprietary AI/ML or custom-developed systems.

The business model is non-commercial public education: the district is funded through local property tax levies, Ohio state aid, and federal education funding, with no commercial revenue generation. The 2020 voter-approved bond levy enabled the elementary modernization and unlocked OFCC co-funding. Preschool tuition is the only direct user fee, and the program does not accept government assistance. Customer segments are entirely within district boundaries: K-12 students (primary), preschool children ages 3-5 (secondary), and students with special needs requiring services under Ohio Operating Standards (secondary). The go-to-market is community-led enrollment supplemented by open enrollment for non-residents subject to capacity.

Name

Perry High School

Legal name

Perry Local School District

Website

https://perrylocal.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Perry High School is the grades 9-12 high school of Perry Local School District, a public K-12 district serving 4,109 students in Perry Township, Stark County, Ohio, with 13 AP courses and College Credit Plus partnerships with five regional universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• K-12 public schools
• Advanced placement courses
• College credit plus
• Public school district

Headquarters

HQ city

Massillon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Perry Local School District operates as a public school district funded through local tax revenue, state funding, and federal education funding. No commercial revenue generation.
2. Preschool Tuition: Typical Peer preschool program operates on a tuition basis. The program does not accept government assistance. Tuition will not be raised during a school year.
3. State Funding - Middle School Construction: Ohio Facilities Construction Commission provides full funding ($62,253,023) for new middle school construction through Classroom Facilities Assistance Program (CFAP) and Expedited Local Partnership Program (ELPP).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Perry High School provides public secondary education for grades 9-12 as part of Perry Local School District, delivering a full academic curriculum that includes 13 Advanced Placement courses, College Credit Plus dual enrollment with five regional universities, Federal League athletics, arts programs, and numerous clubs and activities. The school serves district residents through standard public school enrollment, with additional community programs like Perry Youth sports leagues and a tuition-based preschool program.

Product overview

Perry Local School District operates a comprehensive K–12 public school system in Perry Township, Ohio. The district includes Perry High School (grades 9–12), Edison Middle School (grades 6–8), Pfeiffer Intermediate School, three elementary schools (Lohr, Southway, Watson), and T.C. Knapp Perry Preschool. Perry High School offers 13 Advanced Placement courses and a College Credit Plus dual enrollment program with five regional university partners. The district recently completed construction of three new elementary schools (opened August 2024) and is constructing a new middle school (groundbreaking May 2026, opening 2028–2029) fully funded by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. The district's technology infrastructure includes ParentSquare for family communications, Clever for single sign-on access to educational tools, and Google Workspace for productivity. District operations span academics, athletics, arts, and student support services across a total enrollment of 4,109 students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Perry High School (Grades 9-12) Comprehensive high school serving students in grades 9-12, offering 13 Advanced Placement courses and College Credit Plus dual enrollment with Ashland University, Aultman College of Nursing, Kent State University, Stark State College, and Walsh University. Competes in the Federal League athletic conference.
• T.C. Knapp Perry Preschool Tuition-based preschool program for children ages 3-5. Offers both special education programming and typical peer inclusion classrooms. Located at T.C. Knapp Elementary, serving Perry Local School District residents.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 13 college-level AP courses offered throughout students' high school career, providing academic preparation and potential college credit.
• College Credit Plus Program Dual enrollment program enabling high school students to earn college credit. Partnerships with Ashland University, Aultman College of Nursing, Kent State University, Stark State College, and Walsh University.
• Perry Youth Athletic Programs Community youth sports leagues including baseball, basketball (boys and girls), football, soccer, softball, and other athletic programs affiliated with Perry Local Schools' community outreach.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BSHM ArchitectscoreTechnology or Integration · 6 February 2025Selected as project architect for new 156,000 square foot middle school. Designing facility to provide strong, innovative programs, safe learning environments, and community gathering spaces.
• Hammond ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 February 2025Selected as Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) for new middle school project. Overseeing construction of 156,000 square foot building with expected completion for 2028-2029 school year.
• Ashland UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Credit Plus partnership allowing Perry High School students to earn college credits while in high school through dual enrollment opportunities.
• Aultman College of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Credit Plus partnership providing healthcare pathway opportunities for students to earn college nursing credits.
• Kent State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Credit Plus partnership enabling students to earn transferable college credits toward university degrees.
• Stark State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Credit Plus partnership offering technical and career-focused college credit opportunities for Perry students.
• Walsh UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Credit Plus partnership providing local university access for Perry High School students to earn college credits.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plain Local School District (GlenOak): Federal League member district anchored by GlenOak High School in Plain Township, Stark County. Similar size and suburban Stark County demographic profile, competing directly with Perry for open enrollment students.
• Lake Local School District: Federal League member district serving Uniontown and Lake Township in Stark County. Comparable suburban K-12 footprint with similar academic and athletic offerings.
• Louisville City School District: Federal League member district in Stark County with similar suburban enrollment and athletic profile. Direct conference competitor to Perry High School.
• North Canton City Schools (Hoover): Federal League member serving North Canton in Stark County with comparable high school athletic profile. Comparable K-12 public district competing for the same Stark County feeder families.
• Jackson Local School District: Stark County public school district and Federal League member with similar enrollment profile. Operates a comparable K-12 structure including AP and College Credit Plus programs, and competes directly with Perry for open-enrollment families in the Perry-Massillon-Jackson corridor.
• Canton City School District (McKinley): Federal League member urban district anchored by McKinley High School, the league's largest. Operates within Stark County and competes with Perry for athletic and academic visibility despite larger urban-scale enrollment.
• Massillon City Schools: Direct geographic neighbor serving the City of Massillon in Stark County, Ohio. Fellow Federal League member with comparable enrollment scale and overlapping athletic competition, making it the closest comparable to Perry Local School District.

Regional players

• Tuslaw Local School District: Stark County public school district serving Lawrence Township, geographically adjacent to Perry Township. Comparable smaller K-12 footprint but competes in a different athletic conference, making it a regional rather than direct athletic peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/perry-high-school-19

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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