Perry Traditional Academy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Perry Traditional Academy / Perry High School |
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3875 Perrysville Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214 United States
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| Type | Public |
| Motto | "Knowledge for Service" |
| Established | 1923 |
| School district | Pittsburgh Public Schools |
| Principal | Dr. Robert E. Frioni |
| Staff | 66 total; 36 teachers, 2 administration, 5 student service/counselors, 5 security, 5 aides, 2 reading/math coaches, 11 other |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 375 (as of October 1, 2021) |
| Mascot | Commodore |
| Representative | Gene Walker, District 9 |
| Website | Perry Traditional Academy |
| Type: | Structure |
| Designated: | November 30, 1999 |
| Designated: | 2001 |
Perry Traditional Academy, also known as Perry High School, is a high school in the Perry North area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is one of ten high schools in the Pittsburgh Public Schools system. Perry High School first opened its doors in the 1922-1923 school year. For over 100 years, it has provided a great education to students from the Northside of Pittsburgh.
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What Neighborhoods Perry Serves
Perry Traditional Academy serves many neighborhoods in the Northside of Pittsburgh. These include Allegheny Center, Allegheny West, Brighton Heights, California-Kirkbride, Central Northside, Chateau, East Allegheny, Fineview, Manchester, Marshall-Shadeland (Brightwood), North Shore (Lower Northside), Northview Heights, Perry Hilltop, Perry North (Observatory Hill), Perry South, Spring Hill-City View, Spring Garden, Summer Hill, and Troy Hill.
Student Enrollment
As of October 1, 2021, Perry Traditional Academy had 335 students. Here's a quick look at the student population:
| Group | Number of students | Percent |
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| All Students | 335 | 100% |
| White | 46 | 13.7% |
| African American | 260 | 77.6% |
| Asian | <5 | <1% |
| Hispanic | <5 | <1% |
| Multiracial | 24 | 7.2% |
| Male | 177 | 52.8% |
| Female | 158 | 47.2% |
School Mascot
The mascot for Perry Traditional Academy is the Commodore. This name honors Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. There is a large mural of The Commodore facing the school. It was painted by The MLK Project. The design was created by Perry alumni Bill Gandy and Kimberley Robinson-Gandy.
Academics and Programs
Perry Traditional Academy teaches students in grades 9 through 12. The school offers three main programs:
- STEAM: This stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
- CTE: This is Career and Technical Education. It helps students learn skills for specific jobs.
- Military Science/JROTC: This program teaches leadership and citizenship.
Standardized Test Results
In 2019, students at Perry High School scored below the state average on statewide tests.
School Song (Alma Mater)
The school song, or Alma Mater, is a special song that celebrates the school. It talks about how Perry High is a strong foundation and a guide for its students.
Our Perry High Dear Alma Mater Thou
Keep Watchful Eye Atop The Summit's Brow
Thou Shalt To Us A Firm Foundation Be
Guide, Counsel'r, Friend Throughout Eternity
And As The Years Go Swiftly Gliding By
Still Thou Shalt to Be Our Own Dear Perry High
Chorus:
All Hail To Perry, We'll Honor And Praise Thee'
To Alma Mater We'll Ever Be True
All Hail To Perry, We'll Honor And Praise Thee'
We'll Love Forever The White And Blue
Famous Alumni
Many successful people have graduated from Perry Traditional Academy. Here are a few:
- Glenn Beckert (class of 1958), a professional baseball player for the Chicago Cubs.
- Eddie Benton (class of 1992), a basketball player and coach.
- Ron Carter (class of 1975), a basketball player.
- Audie L. Chapman (class of 2000), a Robotics Engineer. He helped design NASA's Moon Lunar Lander in 2020.
- Richard Foster, a well-known architect.
- Boo Jackson (class of 2000), a basketball player.
- Rod Rutherford, a quarterback for the NCAA's Pitt Panthers and the NFL's Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers.
