- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063003004703
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 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 23/100 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
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Patterson High held near 1,855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.6 → 85.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 063003004703 · Patterson, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,830 enr · 21.8:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Creekside Middle (907 students)
Patterson High held near 1,855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.6 → 85.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Patterson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Patterson High
1,830 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle
907 students
- Apricot Valley
Apricot Valley Elementary
788 students
- Walnut Grove E
Walnut Grove Elementary
744 students
- Las Palmas Ele 642
Las Palmas Elementary
642 students
- Northmead Elem 528
Northmead Elementary
528 students
What this shows Patterson High reports 1,830 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patterson High compares
Patterson High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Patterson Joint Unified reports $16,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,830 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,888 (2022-23) → 1,855 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
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 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.