Patterson Mill High School

Patterson Mill High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
85 Patterson Mill Rd,  Bel Air, MD
Harford County Public Schools
3.8
3.2
802 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
30
Math
30
English
30
Reading
30
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
54.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
13.8%
State Average
24.4%
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
279:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
65.8%
Black
9.9%
Hispanic
8.7%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#14 Best HS For Athletes in Maryland
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.
Towson University 207 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 196 Students
Harford Community College 113 Students
Salisbury University 102 Students
University of Delaware 87 Students
Loyola University Maryland 80 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 65 Students
Temple University 62 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 52 Students
Frostburg State University 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 65 Students
Business 63 Students
Biology 53 Students
Computer Science 53 Students
Nursing 50 Students
Marketing 32 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 26 Students
Fine Arts 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Accounting 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 160 Reviews
2.0 Senior
11/21/2024
Horrible but that was because of the people. I didn't learn much so I ended up leaving a year early to do college work
5.0 Senior
6/3/2022
I've gone to Patterson since middle school and I wouldn't change that for anything. I grew so much from middle to high and I don't think that would have happened if it wasn't for the clubs, academics, teachers, and friends.
3.0 Senior
5/1/2022
As an average student, I never really got the support or encouragement to do better. Thats really what students need at this school. The teachers and staff won't encourage you to do your work. It's common to get yelled at if you aren't doing your work. What will anger get out of someone?
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/8/2020
I had two kids graduate from this school. The teachers are go above and beyond! The school is clean and organized. This is a public school ran more like a private school.
5.0 parent
5/6/2020
My experience was very positive. Parents have good access to the administration and the kids are encouraged and challenged at the same time.
1.0 other
5/25/2019
This is the worst school in HARCO. The amount of violence that happens in this school that isn’t handled is horrendous .
2.0 other
5/8/2019
This school has a reputation of being a good school but from my experiences and the experiences of people I know, it was pretty bad. The thing is, the reason our school gets a good wrap is because the students don’t get caught. All of secrets are held there. Nuff said.

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Patterson Mill High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bel Air, MD, in the Bel Air South neighborhood, and is served by the Harford County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 802 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Patterson Mill High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $400,659. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bel Air High School, Emmorton Baptist Academy, New Covenant Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Bel Air has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Patterson Mill High School.

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