Is Patterson High School a good school?

Patterson High School ranks 220 th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Patterson High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 450 students attended Patterson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Patterson High School?

Students at Patterson High School are 44% African American, 41% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Patterson High School?

Patterson High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hattie A. Watts Elementary School Middle : Patterson Junior High School

Patterson High School

Summary:

Patterson High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Patterson, Louisiana, with a student population of 452 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the St. Mary Parish school district, which is ranked 57 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 3-star rating.

One key differentiator of Patterson High School is its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 40.49% White, 44.47% African American, 5.53% Hispanic, and 8.63% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by End-of-Course (EOC) exam proficiency rates, is generally lower than the St. Mary Parish and Louisiana state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 42% in Algebra I, 53% in English II, and 47% in U.S. History, compared to the state averages of 62%, 66%, and 57%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated over the years, ranging from 43rd out of 297 Louisiana high schools in 2016-2017 to 220th out of 333 high schools in the most recent 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Berwick High School, Patterson High School generally underperforms. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students and African American students performing better than male students and White students, respectively. These findings suggest that the school faces socioeconomic challenges and may benefit from targeted interventions to address the specific needs of underperforming subgroups and improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2525 Highway 182 W
Patterson, LA 70392

(985) 395-2675

District: St. Mary Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
220^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,181

Feeder schools for Patterson High School:

Elementary:	Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
Middle:	Patterson Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 450

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.4%

White:

41.1%

Two or more races:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Patterson High School ranks worse than 66.1% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked high schools in the St. Mary Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (44.4%), White (41.1%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Patterson High School is 16.4, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the St. Mary Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare Patterson High School employs 27.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Patterson High School is $12,181, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the St. Mary Parish School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Patterson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Patterson High School 220^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Patterson High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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White students:

St. Mary Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Mary Parish 57^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Patterson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	51.16	170^th	290	41.4%
2008	55.68	140^th	291	51.9%
2009	52.58	158^th	301	47.5%
2010	57.85	139^th	297	53.2%
2011	53.38	161^st	300	46.3%
2012	46.18	204^th	310	34.2%
2013	50.26	192^nd	312	38.5%
2014	43.89	221^st	309	28.5%
2015	58.04	162^nd	312	48.1%
2016	72.18	66^th	297	77.8%
2017	76.47	43^rd	297	85.5%
2018	64.50	87^th	302	71.2%
2019	37.51	203^rd	313	35.1%
2021	46.64	172^nd	322	46.6%
2022	44.92	185^th	326	43.3%
2023	41.49	196^th	321	38.9%
2024	34.88	220^th	333	33.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Patterson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.18	61^st	63	3.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Patterson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	40.08	67^th	122	45.1%
2021	50.03	59^th	135	56.3%
2022	43.69	70^th	139	49.6%
2024	36.45	108^th	165	34.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Patterson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	33.56	208^th	301	30.9%
2022	55.61	133^rd	322	58.7%
2023	44.87	183^rd	321	43.0%
2024	33.03	226^th	328	31.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Patterson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	40.35	194^th	292	33.6%
2021	50.05	156^th	288	45.8%
2022	59.14	134^th	311	56.9%
2023	43.08	187^th	308	39.3%
2024	44.70	185^th	308	39.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Patterson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	40.29	184^th	291	36.8%
2021	44.96	168^th	292	42.5%
2022	37.59	184^th	301	38.9%
2023	47.67	173^rd	306	43.5%
2024	25.11	241^st	315	23.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Patterson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	48.35	109^th	233	53.2%
2021	44.49	124^th	243	49.0%
2022	45.88	129^th	256	49.6%
2023	49.81	113^th	252	55.2%
2024	44.85	137^th	260	47.3%

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Rank History for White students at Patterson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	32.88	191^st	249	23.3%
2021	44.37	144^th	245	41.2%
2022	64.09	71^st	250	71.6%
2023	35.10	184^th	249	26.1%
2024	24.54	207^th	248	16.5%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Patterson High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	430	430
1990	247	165	5	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	425
1991	229	147	3	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	388
1992	268	155	7	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	439
1993	272	162	2	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	445
1994	263	176	2	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	450
1995	315	162	1	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	487
1996	315	162	1	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	487
1997	288	165	4	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	468
1998	286	175	5	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	475
1999	288	184	5	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	482
2000	278	184	6	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	474
2001	276	179	6	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	470
2002	261	200	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	469
2003	261	200	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	469
2004	287	208	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	505
2005	287	221	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	516
2006	296	229	2	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	536
2007	280	232	2	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	527
2008	264	216	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	492
2009	269	224	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	505
2010	276	218	1	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	508
2011	267	218	3	4	6	0	4	0	502
2012	262	229	2	9	4	0	6	0	512
2013	253	227	4	13	4	0	5	0	506
2014	221	218	3	16	3	0	6	0	467
2015	215	201	1	20	5	0	5	0	447
2016	199	202	1	25	6	0	5	0	438
2017	224	198	0	22	5	1	11	0	461
2018	220	194	1	21	6	1	10	0	453
2019	206	219	1	18	3	1	10	0	458
2020	225	213	3	18	2	1	17	0	479
2021	207	180	0	18	1	0	18	0	424
2022	192	188	1	20	2	0	28	0	431
2023	183	201	1	25	3	0	39	0	452
2024	185	200	0	26	3	0	36	0	450

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Patterson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	430	28.0	15.3	36.3
1990	425	27.0	15.7	27.5
1991	388	26.0	14.9	27.1
1992	439	26.0	16.8	26.4
1993	445	30.0	14.8	31.9
1994	450	28.0	16.1	37.1
1995	487	29.0	16.8	33.9
1996	487	29.0	16.8	33.9
1997	468	27.0	17.3	35.3
1998	475	29.0	16.4	33.9
1999	482	31.0	15.5	44.4
2000	474	29.0	16.3	45.6
2001	470	28.0	16.8	48.3
2002	469	29.0	16.2	45.8
2003	469	29.0	16.2	45.8
2004	505	30.0	16.8	46.9
2005	516	32.7	15.8	50.4
2006	536	31.5	17.0	52.1
2007	527	33.0	16.0	58.1
2008	492	35.1	14.0	48.4
2009	505	36.3	13.9	56.4
2010	508	33.1	15.3	52.8
2011	502	34.8	14.4	55.4
2012	512	34.7	14.7	60.4
2013	506	31.3	16.1	60.9
2014	467	28.9	16.1	64.7
2015	447	27.0	16.5	60.9
2016	438	29.0	15.1	68.3
2017	461	31.0	14.8	67.7
2018	453	24.7	18.2	68
2019	458	20.3	22.5	70.5
2020	479	18.5	25.8	54.5
2021	424	18.0	23.5	46.2
2022	431	18.0	23.9	56.8
2023	452	17.5	25.7	71.5
2024	450	27.3	16.4	76.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Patterson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	430	28.0	15.3	36.3
1990	425	27.0	15.7	27.5
1991	388	26.0	14.9	27.1
1992	439	26.0	16.8	26.4
1993	445	30.0	14.8	31.9
1994	450	28.0	16.1	37.1
1995	487	29.0	16.8	33.9
1996	487	29.0	16.8	33.9
1997	468	27.0	17.3	35.3
1998	475	29.0	16.4	33.9
1999	482	31.0	15.5	44.4
2000	474	29.0	16.3	45.6
2001	470	28.0	16.8	48.3
2002	469	29.0	16.2	45.8
2003	469	29.0	16.2	45.8
2004	505	30.0	16.8	46.9
2005	516	32.7	15.8	50.4
2006	536	31.5	17.0	52.1
2007	527	33.0	16.0	58.1
2008	492	35.1	14.0	48.4
2009	505	36.3	13.9	56.4
2010	508	33.1	15.3	52.8
2011	502	34.8	14.4	55.4
2012	512	34.7	14.7	60.4
2013	506	31.3	16.1	60.9
2014	467	28.9	16.1	64.7
2015	447	27.0	16.5	60.9
2016	438	29.0	15.1	68.3
2017	461	31.0	14.8	67.7
2018	453	24.7	18.2	68
2019	458	20.3	22.5	70.5
2020	479	18.5	25.8	54.5
2021	424	18.0	23.5	46.2
2022	431	18.0	23.9	56.8
2023	452	17.5	25.7	71.5
2024	450	27.3	16.4	76.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Patterson High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,362
2018	$10,153
2019	$9,291
2020	$9,597
2021	$11,412
2022	$12,181

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Patterson High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 203^rd of 313 High schools	Ranks 196^th of 321 High schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Patterson High School)	57	56	1%
End of Course Algebra I (St. Mary Parish)	66	70	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course English II (Patterson High School)	56	64	8%
End of Course English II (St. Mary Parish)	66	62	4%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Patterson High School)	60	52	8%
End of Course U.S. History (St. Mary Parish)	66	43	23%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Patterson High School)	62	72	10%
End of Course English I (St. Mary Parish)	61	71	10%
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	458	452	1.3%
African American	219	201	8.2%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	18	25	38.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	206	183	11.2%
Two or More Races	10	39	290%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.5%	71.5%	0.9%

Schools Near Patterson High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Patterson High School	Public	9-12	2525 Highway 182 W	Patterson	70392	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 395-2675	450	27	16.4	76.2%	185 (41.1%)	200 (44.4%)	26 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.0%)	34.9	220^th of 333 public high schools	33.9%		41.5	196^th of 321 public high schools	38.9%	24	42.0		53.0	47.0	59.0	62.0	$12,181
Berwick High School	Public	9-12	700 Patti Drive	Berwick	70342	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 384-8450	519	32	16.0	49.7%	357 (68.8%)	45 (8.7%)	76 (14.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.9%)	72.4	75^th of 333 public high schools	77.5%		67.9	99^th of 321 public high schools	69.2%	24	45.0	91.0	78.0	69.0	78.0	88.0	$12,329
Morgan City High School	Public	9-12	2400 Tiger Drive	Morgan City	70380	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 384-1754	711	50	14.3	59.6%	263 (37.0%)	147 (20.7%)	247 (34.7%)	21 (3.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.1%)	33.3	223^rd of 333 public high schools	33.0%		50.8	169^th of 321 public high schools	47.4%	54	35.0	47.0	74.0	47.0	46.0	50.0	$12,634
Franklin Senior High School	Public	9-12	1401 Cynthia Street	Franklin	70538	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 828-0143	297	24	12.3	87.9%	44 (14.8%)	207 (69.7%)	17 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	26 (8.8%)	29.2	242^nd of 333 public high schools	27.3%		50.8	168^th of 321 public high schools	47.7%	74	44.0	57.0	53.0	43.0	40.0	54.0	$15,312
West St. Mary High School	Public	9-12	18333 Hwy 182 West	Baldwin	70514	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 924-7990	307	23	13.2	83.7%	45 (14.7%)	229 (74.6%)	10 (3.3%)	3 (1.0%)	13 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	21.6	267^th of 333 public high schools	19.8%		33.3	221^st of 321 public high schools	31.2%	46	35.0		51.0	33.0	56.0	46.0	$13,149

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