Perry High School

The requirements for a diploma from Perry High School have been established by the Perry Board of Education and are based in part upon state and local requirements. Perry High School has established a tradition of excellence and high expectations. In order to meet those expectations, our course offerings meet or exceed entrance requirements for most universities and colleges in the United States. Our courses also include specific curricula that will prepare students for other post-secondary options. The Perry High School curriculum is based on state and national standards that will prepare our students for their future. Listed below are the requirements for students graduating from Perry High School:

NOTE: All courses currently approved by the Board of Education are listed in the Registration Guide and may be requested by students and families.  The decision to offer a course will be based on student requests, enrollment, staffing, and scheduling considerations.  A minimum enrollment of fifteen (15) students will be required for classes to be offered at Perry High School.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

*To be eligible for a physical education waiver, students must complete two athletic seasons or two years of band, or two years of Buccaneers/Show Choir. See your school counselor for more information. 

**To be eligible for a fine arts waiver, students must complete at least two semesters of fine arts taken at any time in grades 7 or 8. Or complete two semesters of Welding, HVAC, or Auburn Career Center. See your school counselor for more information.

Core Courses

• English Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

Non-Core/Elective Courses

• Business Technology
• Family and Consumer Science
• Fine Arts
• Health and Physical Education
• World Language
• Additional Electives
• CCP on PHS Campus

Course Maps
College Credit Plus (CCP)
Certification Programs
Register for Classes
Additional Registration Resources

• Complete the Letter of Recommendation Request Form

• In order to assist our students in completing the requirements for the honors diploma options, please complete this Google form and contact your school counselor in order to initiate the process.

• Graduation Requirements

• There are many ways to show your school spirit and to get involved during your high school years.View the activity fair and learn about the many ways you can get involved and stay connected! 

College Information/Financial Aid Information Video

• For additional assistance with college applications, see your school counselor. You may also contact Magen Corbett, PHS Leaf Advisor, at mcorbett@leaf-ohio.org for assistance with college and financial aid planning.

• Watch this brief video on how to register for high school courses.
• Haz click abajo para el video para mostrar como registrar para los cursos en el colegio 

• College Information Session

Auburn Career Center Parent Night Information Video

Are you interested in learning more about how our government works while making new friends from all over Ohio? Please consider attending Buckeye Boys/Girls State.

These programs provide a practical exercise in the operation of a democratic government as the students govern a fictitious 51st state. They will run for election and will be appointed to serve in offices within the Legislative Branch and in Cabinet/Administrative Departments at the State, County, and Local Government levels. All Buckeye Boys State Delegates will be required to attend a local orientation meeting in the spring of 2026.

Applications and other information will be available through the school counseling office at Perry High School. Applicants will be interviewed, and the final selection will be made by the American Legion.

Applications are now available in the school counseling office for the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY). Each spring, 10,000 high school sophomores from across the country join one of HOBY's 70 State Leadership Seminars to recognize their leadership talents and apply them to become effective, ethical leaders in their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. This 2 to 3-day seminar weekend is filled with interactive activities and workshops that allow students to discover their personal leadership strengths. After understanding leadership from three different perspectives (personal leadership, group leadership, and leadership for society), students then learn to cultivate their skills to lead others and make a positive impact in their community.

This year's HOBY seminar will be in June at John Carroll University, the exact dates will be determined. One sophomore will be chosen to represent Perry High School at the HOBY seminar next summer. Applications are available in the school counseling office. The deadline for returning applications is Friday, November 21st. Interviews will be conducted on Monday, November 24th.

Learning About Business (LAB) conducts a week-long summer camp for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to learn the basics of running a business from both the corporate and entrepreneurial perspectives. 

Upcoming LEAF Counseling Sessions

• Grade Level Checklists
• College Presentation For Juniors by LEAF

• NCAA
• School Profile 2025-2026
• Scoir
• YouScience Overview
• Free ACT Test Practice

The Ohio Guaranteed Admission Program recognizes the academic excellence of Ohio’s top high school students by ensuring automatic admission to the state’s public universities for those who graduate in the top 5% or 10% of their class.

Key Points:

• Eligible students are guaranteed admission to any Ohio public university.

• Some private colleges in Ohio also participate in the program voluntarily.

• Students must still complete the standard college application process and meet any deadlines or major-specific requirements.

• The program applies to college admission, not to admission into specific majors or programs of study.

Families can learn more and view a list of participating institutions at the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s OGA webpage.