Enrollment
439
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Patterson, LA
Patterson High School
Federal NCES profile for Patterson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220162001254
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patterson High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Patterson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Patterson High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patterson High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Patterson, LA.
School address
District: St. Mary Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220162001254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patterson High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patterson High School
Patterson High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Patterson, Louisiana, enrolling 439 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Louisiana schools and 54% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 439 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 388 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #322, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and White (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
St. Mary Parish also operates Morgan City High School (650 students) and Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students) alongside Patterson High School.
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 School compares
Patterson High School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 54% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 14% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 97% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,564
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 41.0%
White 39.9%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Patterson High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Mary Parish, which includes Patterson High School.
$13,564
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 40.8%
Federal 17.0%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hattie a. Watts Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berwick High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centerville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berwick Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patterson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Patterson High School
How many students attend Patterson High School?
Patterson High School has 439 students enrolled. It is a high school in Patterson, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patterson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patterson High School is 25.8:1, which is 54% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patterson High School?
71.0% of students at Patterson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patterson High School?
The largest demographic group at Patterson High School is African American at 41.0% of enrollment, in Patterson, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patterson High School?
Patterson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Patterson High School rank among public schools in Patterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Patterson High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Patterson, LA. 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 School a good school?
Patterson High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. 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 St. Mary Parish?
Besides Patterson High School, St. Mary Parish also operates Morgan City High School (650 students), Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students), and Berwick High School (469 students). See the St. Mary Parish district page for the complete list.
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