Serving 818 students in grades 6-12, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy's student population of 818 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
818 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 1237 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
2%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
19%
42%
White
47%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy's ranking?
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is ranked #5 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy often compared to?
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Haynes School For Advanced Studies, Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy?
The graduation rate of Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy?
818 students attend Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy students are White, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy?
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy offer ?
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy part of?
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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