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 (26-27)
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Patterson High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Baltimore school district, covering approximately 92.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 6.2 miles and the furthest edge reaching 10.9 miles.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
Baltimore, MD
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
50%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
42%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
57%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)87.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Clipper Ship
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 #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 85.8%.
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. There are 1 other public schools located in Bayview.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
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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