Perry Traditional Academy
Perry Traditional Academy, also known as 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, 2021: 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 (85) & Kimberley Robinson-Gandy (86). Academics. Perry consists of grades 9-12. The school has 3 academic sections: a Centers for Advanced Studies (CAS) program for gifted students, the Pittsburgh Scholars Program (PSP), 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