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 neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is one of ten high schools in the Pittsburgh Public Schools system. The school first opened its doors in the 1922–1923 school year.
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What Areas Does Perry High Serve?
Perry Traditional Academy serves students from many neighborhoods in the Northside of Pittsburgh. These areas include Allegheny Center, Brighton Heights, Fineview, Manchester, and Perry North. Students from these communities attend Perry High School.
How Many Students Attend Perry High?
As of October 1, 2021, Perry Traditional Academy had 335 students. Here is a breakdown of the student population:
| Group | Number of students | Percent |
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| All | 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% |
What is Perry High's Mascot?
The school's mascot is the Commodore. This mascot is named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a famous naval officer. You can see a large mural of the Commodore facing the school on the old Rich Bedding Building. This mural was created by The MLK Project. It was designed by two Perry High alumni, Bill Gandy (class of 1985) and Kimberley Robinson-Gandy (class of 1986).
What Programs Does Perry High Offer?
Perry High School teaches students in grades 9 through 12. The school offers three main programs or "schools" within the academy:
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math)
- CTE (Career and Technical Education)
- Military Science/JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps)
How Do Students Perform on Tests?
In 2019, students at Perry High School scored below the state average on statewide tests.
What is Perry High's School Song?
Every school has an alma mater, which is a special song about the school. Here is the alma mater for Perry High School:
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
Who Are Some 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 and San Diego Padres.
- Eddie Benton (class of 1992), a basketball player and coach.
- Ron Carter (class of 1975), a basketball player.
- Richard Foster, a well-known modernist architect.
- Boo Jackson (class of 2000), a basketball player.
- Rod Rutherford, a quarterback for the NCAA's Pitt Panthers and later for the NFL's Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers.
