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#615 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 48% in state

Patterson High School

High School · St. Mary Parish · Patterson, LA

A St. Mary Parish high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

2525 Highway 182 W, Patterson, LA 70392

  • Math 15% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$14,177
Chronic Absenteeism30.9%

Students at Patterson High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Patterson High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated811/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Patterson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,538

Median home value

$141,600

Median rent

$760/mo

College educated

9%

Homeownership

68.1%

Poverty rate

21.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70392; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Berwick High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–124.0 mi519Compare →
Centerville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–12Not available466Compare →
Franklin Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.49–12Not available297Compare →
Morgan City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.59–12Not available711Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St. Mary Parish

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#13 of 21
District spending per student
$14,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Patterson High School is listed in St. Mary Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Patterson High School

Patterson High School is a public high school in Patterson, LA, part of St. Mary Parish, serving approximately 450 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #615 of 1,288 schools in LA.

State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Patterson High School

What grades does Patterson High School serve?

Patterson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Patterson High School?

Patterson High School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Patterson High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Patterson High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Patterson High School rank in LA?

Patterson High School ranks #615 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Patterson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Patterson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Patterson High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Patterson High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Patterson High School a charter school?

No, Patterson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Patterson High School a Title I school?

No, Patterson High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Patterson High School?

76.2% of students at Patterson High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
St. Mary Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 70392)
8,158
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70392; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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