Patterson High School is a public high school located in the Hopkins-Bayview neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Serving 1,330 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 27%). 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 15:1 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 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 57% (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 1,330 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
Baltimore, MD
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Patterson Pride
School Rankings
Patterson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patterson High School is 0.58, 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
#1275 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
50%
24%
Black
42%
32%
White
5%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
57%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Clipper Ship
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patterson High School's ranking?
Patterson High School is ranked #1275 out of 1,338 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 27% 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 57%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Patterson High School?
1,330 students attend Patterson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Patterson High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 15:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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