Perry Traditional Academy


Perry Traditional Academy, also known as Pittsburgh Perry High School, is a high school in the Perry North neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Perry is one of ten high schools in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. During desegregation in 1974, it was a center for racial tensions.

Feeder district

The City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods which are served by Perry Traditional Academy High School are as follows: Allegheny Center, Allegheny West, Brighton Heights, California-Kirkbride, Central Northside, Chateau, East Allegheny, Fineview, Manchester, Marshall-Shadeland, North Shore, Northview Heights, Perry South, Spring Hill-City View, Spring Garden, Summer Hill and Troy Hill.

Enrollment

As of October 1, 2018:
GroupNumber of studentsPercent
All431100%
White6916.0%
African American32475.2%
Asian<5<1%
Hispanic61.4%
Multiracial296.7%
Male22351.7%
Female20848.3%

Mascot

The school's mascot is the Commodore, named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. A mural depicting The Commodore faces the school on the old Rich Bedding Building. It was commissioned by business owner Bill Schmidt, painted by The MLK Project and designed by Perry Alumni Bill Gandy & Kimberley Robinson-Gandy.

Academics

Perry consists of grades 9-12. The school has 3 academic sections: a Centers for Advanced Studies program for gifted students, the Pittsburgh Scholars Program, and the mainstream.

Standardized tests

, Perry students performed below the state average in statewide tests.

Alma mater

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

Notable alumni