Patterson High School is a high school in unincorporated St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States, near the city of Patterson. It is a part of the St. Mary Parish School Board.
Serving 439 students in grades 9-12, Patterson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patterson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Patterson High School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Patterson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patterson High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#797 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
41%
42%
White
40%
41%
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lumberjack
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patterson High School's ranking?
Patterson High School is ranked #797 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Patterson High School?
The graduation rate of Patterson High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Patterson High School?
439 students attend Patterson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Patterson High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patterson High School?
Patterson High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Patterson High School offer ?
Patterson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Patterson High School part of?
Patterson High School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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