Additional programs and services are provided by the vocational school 15 miles away, the special education program servicing EH, MI, and LD students locally, and a new alternative school serving the schools of the county. PHS is a four year comprehensive high school that is accredited by the Indiana Department of Education and North Central Association. PHS has approximately 800 students and a faculty of about 50. Peru High School has academic, business, vocational, and general curricula to meet the needs of all students. A wide variety of advanced courses, basic courses, and special education classes are offered.
Every effort is made to challenge students yet schedule students in appropriate programs.
Peru High School uses a Block 4 system. The school year is divided into four nine week terms. There are two grade reporting periods each term, two terms per semester. The school day is comprised of four 85 minute periods, plus 2-40 minutes for lunch and SRT1. Grades in progress are given each four and one half weeks.