Serving 1,335 students in grades 9-12, Patterson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 51% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patterson High School's student population of 1,335 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Patterson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patterson High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1254 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
50%
22%
Black
43%
33%
White
5%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
51%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patterson High School's ranking?
Patterson High School is ranked #1254 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Patterson High School often compared to?
Patterson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Patterson High School?
The graduation rate of Patterson High School is 51%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Patterson High School?
1,335 students attend Patterson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Patterson High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patterson High School?
Patterson High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patterson High School offer ?
Patterson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Patterson High School part of?
Patterson High School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Patterson High School located?
Patterson High School is located in the Bayview neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Bayview.
School Reviews
1 3/27/2020
I served as a mentor to a student at this school. To his and my dismay, the teacher who was assigned to teach English went on a leave of absence and was not replaced by a competent English teacher. Instead, a person who was not an English teacher was assigned to the class. His job was not to teach but simply maintain order. The students in this class were virtually robbed of the essential need to learn English. I complained about this to the administration, who incompetently replied they had no one to replace the absent teacher. What a disgrace! The school should be shut down.
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