LaSalle-Peru Township High School, also known as LaSalle-Peru High School, LPHS, or simply L-P, is a public four-year high school located at 541 Chartres Street in LaSalle, Illinois, a city in LaSalle County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 1,191 students in grades 9-12, La Salle-peru Twp High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,191 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Salle-peru Twp High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
La Salle-peru Twp High School's student population of 1,191 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Green, Red
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Cavaliers
School Rankings
La Salle-peru Twp High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Salle-peru Twp High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1783 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
23%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cavaliers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Salle-peru Twp High School's ranking?
La Salle-peru Twp High School is ranked #1783 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are La Salle-peru Twp High School often compared to?
La Salle-peru Twp High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ottawa Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Salle-peru Twp High School?
The graduation rate of La Salle-peru Twp High School is 83%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend La Salle-peru Twp High School?
1,191 students attend La Salle-peru Twp High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of La Salle-peru Twp High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Salle-peru Twp High School?
La Salle-peru Twp High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Salle-peru Twp High School offer ?
La Salle-peru Twp High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is La Salle-peru Twp High School part of?
La Salle-peru Twp High School is part of La Salle-Peru TWP HSD 120 School District.
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