Patterson High School

Patterson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2525 Highway 182 W,  Patterson, LA
St. Mary Parish Public Schools
3.7
2.3
450 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rachael Wilson
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
460
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
44%
State Average
10%
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
424:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Black
44.5%
White
40.5%
Two or more races
8.6%
Hispanic
5.5%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Nicholls State University 145 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 129 Students
Louisiana State University 98 Students
Southern University & A&M College 46 Students
Louisiana Tech University 44 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 41 Students
McNeese State University 41 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 35 Students
University of New Orleans 35 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 51 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Business 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Biology 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Accounting 11 Students
Radiologic Technician 11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 9 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 43 Reviews
2.0 Freshman
2/1/2025
I haven't been at PHS for long, but, to be honest, I hate it. Some of the teachers are terrible, and students and other teachers complain about this specific teacher that I will not name to meet guidelines. I've had a teacher make one of my friends cry before. This school also has a lot of bad students, most of them have an attitude or just come in class and do literally nothing. The principals are decent I guess. I can't say I've really learned anything so far in the past.. 5 months I think. I really look forward to summer because this school is so UGH, i'd rather go to an alternative school, which is sad to say. One janitor in specific is HORRIBLE. She has a major attitude, I was walking down the hall with my friend laughing and she threatened to get the principal on us and said something like "You think this is funny?" she was mopping so I don't know, maybe she thought we were laughing at her. The bathroom rules are so annoying. It's easy to sneak vapes in, I would know personally.
5.0
6/5/2024
My experience in Patterson High school through the years were amazing and worth learning value in all classes with the help of teachers and classmates when you need it. The teachers always helped when you needed it the most especially me when I needed help with scholarships and more opportunities getting ready for college and other opportunities for me.
4.0 Senior
10/5/2023
Patterson High School is a small high school in a small town. It does offer early start/DE classes and SLCC college course. The school is old and there a limited amount of teachers, but they are very welcoming and are willing to help.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/18/2023
I would not recommend this school. A lot of bullying. The principal is not there or always in a conference, so they say. Good teachers are leaving and going somewhere else.
1.0 parent
8/11/2022
the school has terrible communication. the staff , teachers are not helpful at all. I don’t recommend it.
5.0 parent
7/20/2013
PHS is more then a school, it's a family. I have lived in Patterson my whole life, you know your teachers on a personal level. A lot of the parents and teachers went to school together. The school does need upgrades, I graduated in 2008, and the technologywas a little out of date. It's not the schoo...

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Patterson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Patterson, LA, in the Patterson neighborhood, and is served by the St. Mary Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 450 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Patterson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $157,931. Discover additional schools in the area, like Patterson Junior High School, Hattie A. Watts Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Patterson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Patterson High School.

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