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Pattonville High School held its 88th annual commencement on May 23 and had 412 students graduate in the Class of 2024.
- 412 students graduated in the Class of 2024
- 85% plan on continuing their education at four-year universities, two-year colleges or career/technical/apprenticeship programs
- 12 students have enlisted in the military
- 117 earned the honors of summa, magna or cum laude (3.5 weighted GPA or greater)
- 48 earned A+ status, which makes them eligible for paid tuition to any Missouri community college or career education school
- 55 students earned industry-recognized credentials or certifications such as certified nurse assistant, education fundamentals, early childhood education, Boeing Pre-Employment Training and ServSafe certification
- Seniors earned $6.2 million in scholarships
- Four qualified to receive Missouri’s Bright Flight Scholarship based on earning an ACT score in the top 3% to 5% of Missouri students and attending a Missouri college or university
- Seniors completed 29,929 hours of community service during high school
- 18 earned community service honor cords for volunteering 150 hours or more
- Top 3 seniors for service hours: Riesen Riley (819 hours), Aeriana Woodard (429 hours) and Gabriel Taylor (365 hours)
The Pattonville High School Green Team placed first in the high school division of the 2024 Green Schools Quest. Intended to build a more sustainable community and a greener future, Green Schools Quest (GSQ) is an annual project-based, student-driven challenge where students devise and implement no- or low-cost sustainability projects at their school. During a six-month period, students work with a community volunteer who serves as a Green Mentor and document the impact of their work, including energy savings or increased biodiversity. Their project is then judged by an impartial, expert panel of judges from across the country.
Pattonville High School is ranked among the top high schools in Missouri and the nation on U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 Best High Schools list. Pattonville ranked as No. 40 out of 618 high schools in Missouri, placing it in the Top 6% of high schools in the state. Nationally, Pattonville ranked 3,711 out of 17,655 schools, putting it in the top 21%.