At a glance
Reported students
439
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
325
Patterson High School: 439 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 14.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 431
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Patterson High School
Patterson High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Patterson. It is one of 21 current school records connected to St. Mary Parish. NCES reports 439 students for 2024–25.
Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, above the Louisiana median of 14.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (41%) and White (39.9%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Patterson High School
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.08
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.9%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black41%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial10.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in St. Mary Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Berwick High School
High · Grades 09–12
469 reported students
Franklin Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
304 reported students
West St. Mary High School
High · Grades 09–12
276 reported students
Morgan City High School
High · Grades 09–12
650 reported students
Centerville High School
Other · Grades PK–12
429 reported students
Berwick Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
420 reported students
Public schools near Patterson High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattie A. Watts Elementary School Elementary · St. Mary Parish | PK–04 | 601 | 1.6 mi |
| Patterson Junior High School Middle · St. Mary Parish | 05–08 | 374 | 1.7 mi |
| Bayou Vista Elementary School Elementary · St. Mary Parish | PK–05 | 340 | 3.4 mi |
| Berwick High School High · St. Mary Parish | 09–12 | 469 | 4 mi |
| Berwick Junior High School Middle · St. Mary Parish | 06–08 | 325 | 4.1 mi |
| Morgan City High School High · St. Mary Parish | 09–12 | 650 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Patterson High School
What grades does Patterson High School serve?
Patterson High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in St. Mary Parish.
How many students attend Patterson High School?
Patterson High School reported 439 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 431 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Patterson High School?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 439 students and 24.36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 14.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Patterson High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Patterson High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Mary Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Patterson High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Patterson High School in?
Patterson High School is part of St. Mary Parish, based in Centerville, LA, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Patterson High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hattie A. Watts Elementary School (1.6 mi), Patterson Junior High School (1.7 mi), Bayou Vista Elementary School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.