- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Patterson High
Federal NCES profile for Patterson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240009000297
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patterson High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools.
- #17 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Patterson High has class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patterson High ranks #17 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Patterson High shrank from 1,335 students in 2022-23 to 1,266 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 79.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 240009000297 · Baltimore, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,330 enr · 16.8:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Patterson High shrank from 1,335 students in 2022-23 to 1,266 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 79.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Patterson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mergenthaler V
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
1,714 students
- Baltimore Poly
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
1,632 students
- Baltimore City
Baltimore City College
1,470 students
- Kipp Harmony A
Kipp Harmony Academy
1,399 students
- Roland Park El
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
1,371 students
- This school
Patterson High
1,330 students
What this shows Patterson High reports 1,330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patterson High compares
Patterson High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 32% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,330 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,330
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Maryland - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$22,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.2%
African American 42.2%
White 5.3%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Patterson High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore City Public Schools reports $22,977 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,632
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Baltimore
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Dundalk High
Standard public school
2,087 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Perry Hall High
Standard public school
2,012 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High
Standard public school
1,922 students 17:1 students per teacher
Kenwood High
Standard public school
1,900 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Parkville High
Standard public school
1,877 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Catonsville High
Standard public school
1,735 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patterson High
How many students attend Patterson High?
Patterson High has 1,330 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,335 (2022-23) → 1,266 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patterson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Patterson High is 16.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patterson High?
64.9% of students at Patterson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patterson High?
The largest demographic group at Patterson High is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patterson High?
Patterson High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Patterson High rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Patterson High ranks #17 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides Patterson High, Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students), and Baltimore City College (1,470 students). See the Baltimore City Public Schools district page for the complete list.