Patterson High School

452 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Patterson High School, located in Patterson, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the local St. Mary Parish community. Situated along Highway 182, the school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. As a public institution, it plays a vital role in the region's education system by fostering both academic achievement and student involvement in athletics and community activities.

The school is known for its role in cultivating school spirit and community engagement within the city of Patterson. By offering a diverse range of sports, clubs, and student organizations, Patterson High School encourages students to develop their leadership skills and personal interests outside of the traditional classroom setting. The facility serves as a focal point for local events and athletics, maintaining a long-standing tradition of supporting its students through a supportive, collaborative learning environment aimed at college and career readiness.

452

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patterson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	25
Black	201
Asian	1
Two or More	39
American Indian	3

Black
201 (44.5 %)
White
183 (40.5 %)
Two or More
39 (8.6 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	St. Mary Parish
Phone:	(985)395-2675
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 142

Grade 10 124

Grade 11 81

Grade 12 105