Patterson High School is located in the town of Patterson in Stanislaus County, California. It is in the Patterson Joint Unified School District. The school is known for the Aztec Calendar mural on the library wall painted by Circulo de Hombres. It is 12 feet in diameter like the real Aztec calendars.
Serving 1,855 students in grades 9-12, Patterson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,855 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patterson High School's student population of 1,855 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,855 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1915
Colors
Crimson and gray
School Calendar
School Rankings
Patterson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patterson High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5402 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patterson High School's ranking?
Patterson High School is ranked #5402 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Patterson High School?
The graduation rate of Patterson High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Patterson High School?
1,855 students attend Patterson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Patterson High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patterson High School?
Patterson High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Patterson High School offer ?
Patterson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Patterson High School part of?
Patterson High School is part of Patterson Joint Unified School District.
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