Enrollment
1,830
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Patterson, CA
Patterson High
Federal NCES profile for Patterson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063003004703
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patterson High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Patterson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Patterson High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patterson High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Patterson, CA.
School address
District: Patterson Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063003004703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patterson High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patterson High
Patterson High is a higher-need, large high school in Patterson, California, enrolling 1,830 students.
At 21.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,830 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 341 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #277, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Patterson's high schools, it stands alongside Del Puerto High (92 students): Patterson High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.8:1 vs 15.3:1).
Patterson Joint Unified also operates Creekside Middle (907 students) and Apricot Valley Elementary (788 students) alongside Patterson High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Patterson High compares
Patterson High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,830 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,830
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.8%
White 8.8%
African American 5.8%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Patterson High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Patterson Joint Unified, which includes Patterson High.
$14,988
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 63.9%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Patterson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apricot Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northmead Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patterson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Patterson
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,830 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Patterson High
How many students attend Patterson High?
Patterson High has 1,830 students enrolled. It is a high school in Patterson, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patterson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Patterson High is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patterson High?
57.6% of students at Patterson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patterson High?
The largest demographic group at Patterson High is Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment, in Patterson, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patterson High?
Patterson High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Patterson High rank among public schools in Patterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Patterson High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Patterson, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Patterson on the city page.
Is Patterson High a good school?
Patterson High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Patterson Joint Unified?
Besides Patterson High, Patterson Joint Unified also operates Creekside Middle (907 students), Apricot Valley Elementary (788 students), and Walnut Grove Elementary (744 students). See the Patterson Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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