Robert L. Patton High School
School Overview
Robert L. Patton High School is a public school located in Morganton, North Carolina. It is a school in Burke County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 57% of students are proficient in Math learning and 57% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 990 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 58 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 990 students are attending Robert L. Patton High School. By gender, there are 524 and 466 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Robert L. Patton High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 221 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Black | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| White | 185 | 90 | 95 |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 221 | 108 | 113 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 58 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Robert L. Patton High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 98.3% of teachers are certified. 94.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 58 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 57 | 98.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 5.2% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 330 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 35,156 Households |
| Population | 87,099 |
| Male | 44,804 |
| Female | 45,164 |
| Child Population | 23,291 |
| Total Housing Units | 41,253 Units |
| Average House Value | $120,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $648 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.40% |
| Average Household Income | $44,557 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.93% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Robert L. Patton High School offers 17 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 214 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 218 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Robert L. Patton High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 17 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 214 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 37 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 25 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 199 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 218 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Burke County Schools
In Burke County Schools, 26 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MORGANTON, North Carolina
2 private schools are serving students in MORGANTON, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.