Pattonville High School is a public high school located in Maryland Heights, Missouri. It is the only high school in the Pattonville School District.
Serving 1,898 students in grades 9-12, Pattonville Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,898 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pattonville Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pattonville Sr. High School's student population of 1,898 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,898 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Year Founded
1933
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Pattonville Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pattonville Sr. High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
35%
15%
White
37%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate Pete
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pattonville Sr. High School's ranking?
Pattonville Sr. High School is ranked #375 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pattonville Sr. High School often compared to?
Pattonville Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ritenour Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pattonville Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Pattonville Sr. High School is 84%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pattonville Sr. High School?
1,898 students attend Pattonville Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Pattonville Sr. High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pattonville Sr. High School?
Pattonville Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pattonville Sr. High School offer ?
Pattonville Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pattonville Sr. High School part of?
Pattonville Sr. High School is part of Pattonville R-III School District.
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