Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy

Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
701 Church Hill Pky,  Avondale, LA
Jefferson Parish Schools
4.2
4.3
818 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jaime Zapico
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
96%
Reading Proficiency
98%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
98%
Math Proficiency
96%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
640
Verbal
670
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
52.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
96%
State Average
10%
Math
89%
State Average
31%
Science
83%
State Average
6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
411:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
45.3%
Black
20%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.7%
Hispanic
11.3%
Two or more races
4%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Public MS in Louisiana
#4 Best College Prep Public HS in Louisiana
#5 Best Magnet HS in Louisiana
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Louisiana State University 319 Students
Tulane University 229 Students
University of New Orleans 150 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 141 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 138 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 107 Students
Louisiana Tech University 103 Students
Rice University 90 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 75 Students
Texas A&M University 67 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 68 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 64 Students
Psychology 58 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Mechanical Engineering 44 Students
Business 43 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 33 Students
Engineering 31 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 30 Students
Nursing 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 147 Reviews
5.0 Junior
3/1/2025
As a current junior in Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, I enjoy the school and it's overall atmosphere. The teachers, staff, and students are all amazing and I can not think of something worth changing.
5.0 Senior
9/18/2023
I have a wonderful experience with the school and the team spirit. I enjoy spending time with my friends in a safe environment. The school is very modern and clean. I love the technology the school has allowed me to experience. What I don't like is the fact that during a few of my years, teachers and staff members seem to come and go. There has been inconsistency on keeping staff members and some really great teachers have left.
4.0 Alum
5/26/2023
The best part about my school is the college prep that all of the teachers and administration force on to us. From encouraging us to take ACT Prep and offer many ACT opportunities as well as the broad courses of AP and Dual enrollment that allows us to receive college experience. I personally took three dual enrollments which put me ahead in my engineering program at LSU. Every faculty member strives for excellence and their students too.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 25 Reviews
4.0 parent
7/8/2023
My grandson attends Patrick Taylor. It is a wonderful school in a safe location of the county. My grandson is safe and happy. He is receiving a quality education there. The administration is kind and helpful.
3.0 parent
11/15/2021
PFTSTA is NOT the impressive force it once was. Once upon a time it was a rare school that focussed on academics, achievement, and college prep, but now it's just like any other public school - solely focussed on unnecessary rules and regulations - like the type of jacket a student can wear or if th...
3.0 parent
3/25/2021
I am proud that my son who is a Senior this year tested into Patrick Taylor and got in! I do feel like the leftest agendas are definitely in this school as many progressive schools are nowadays. I see a lot of disturbing things that are damaging to young people. My son now feels bad for being “white...
1.0 other
2/23/2018
THIS SCHOOL IS IN THE MIDDLE OF F***ING NOWHERE AND TRAVEL BY CAR/BUS FROM KENNER/METAIRIE WOULD TAKE FOREVER.

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Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Avondale, LA and is served by the Jefferson Parish Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 818 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 96% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 98% are proficient in reading. Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 29. Discover additional schools in the area, like L.W. Higgins High School, Academy of Our Lady, Archbishop Shaw High School, and more. Learn more about what Avondale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy.

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