Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
School Overview
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is a public school located in Avondale, Louisiana. It is a school in Jefferson Parish School District district.
According to the Louisiana state assessment result, more than 99% of students are proficient in Math learning and more than 99% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 678 students through grade 6 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 40 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 678 students are attending Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy. By gender, there are 362 and 316 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy offers the gifted and talented program. Total 369 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47 | 24 | 23 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 40 | 20 | 20 |
| Black | 69 | 28 | 41 |
| White | 200 | 94 | 106 |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 1 | 11 |
| Total | 369 | 168 | 201 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 40 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 95.0% of teachers are certified. 77.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 40 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 38 | 95.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 2.5% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 10.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 12.5% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 678 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 169,452 Households |
| Population | 431,243 |
| Male | 210,690 |
| Female | 224,160 |
| Child Population | 133,499 |
| Total Housing Units | 188,511 Units |
| Average House Value | $188,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $972 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.30% |
| Average Household Income | $54,032 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.61% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 210 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 177 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 210 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 6 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 75 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 162 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 177 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Jefferson Parish
In Jefferson Parish, 85 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.