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Robert L. Patton High School — School Calendar 2026-27
High|Morganton, North Carolina|Burke County Schools
Morganton, NC 28655
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Upcoming Events
Oct
26
Mon
Read to Achieve — Fall AssessmentexamDistrict-wide
Salem Elementary assessment calendar.For eligible students.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school.
Oct
26
Mon
Men's Soccer vs. Chase (Senior night)Event
Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.
Oct
28
Wed
STAR testing #2 - ReadingexamDistrict-wide
Oct
29
Thu
STAR testing #2 - MathexamDistrict-wide
Oct
30
Fri
Cheer Senior nightEvent
Oct
30
Fri
Football vs. Chase (Senior night)Event
Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.
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School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
753
Student:Teacher
17.9:1
Locale
Rural
District
Burke County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
99.6%
Phone
(828)433-3000School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
60-64%
Math Proficiency
75-79%
Graduation Rate
96%
Chronic Absenteeism
6.1%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
18 courses offered
160 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
212 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
98 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
168 test takers
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.5:1
Near average in NCTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
721
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
52
100% fully certified
Counselors
3
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,261
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,298
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$12,847
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 22%State 62%Local 16%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$261,610
+0.9% 1yr+39.6% 5yr
Hickory, NC metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
28.3%
Below 150% poverty line
6.3%
Unemployment rate
10.9%
Uninsured residents
15.5%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,921
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,767
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
566 (32%)
Speech/Language Impairment
342 (19%)
Other Health Impairment
274 (16%)
Autism
205 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
117 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
47 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
756
Current enrollment
Stable(-4% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Read to Achieve — Fall Assessment
Salem Elementary assessment calendar.For eligible students.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school.
examMon, Oct 26, 2026
Men's Soccer vs. Chase (Senior night)
Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.
EventWed, Oct 28, 2026
STAR testing #2 - Reading
examFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Burke County Schools. Robert L. Patton High School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | BMC HolidayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for holiday observance details. |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Check-In 1 — Grades 3–5 Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.Reading and math assessments; grade 5 science (Earth science).Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Men's Soccer vs. Hibriten Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Football @ Hibriten |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Read to Achieve — Fall AssessmentDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.For eligible students.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Men's Soccer vs. Chase (Senior night) Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | STAR testing #2 - ReadingDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | STAR testing #2 - MathDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Cheer Senior night |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Football vs. Chase (Senior night) Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Parent-Teacher Conferences/Half Day for StudentsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | BMC early release/half dayDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | BMC HolidayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for holiday observance details. |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | Basketball @ Owen |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | Wrestling Tri-Meet |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Basketball vs. Madison Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete Thanksgiving break dates. |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | BMC HolidayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for holiday observance details. |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | BMC HolidayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for holiday observance details. |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | Basketball vs. Freedom Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | Basketball vs. Owen Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | BMC early release/half dayDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Basketball @ Madison |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Basketball @ Freedom |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Basketball @ East Burke |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | BMC ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | BMC ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | BMC early release/half dayDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Basketball vs. Draughn Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Vacation DayDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Basketball @ St. Stephens |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas/HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Basketball @ Freedom Christmas Tournament |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 | Vacation DayDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Years Day/HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Students Return from Winter BreakDistrict-wide Salem Elementary — 2026–2027 BCPS school calendar.Source: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771530662/burkek12ncus/eprhfvco5hqfymyjcjij/2026-2027BCPSCalendar.pdfDistrict calendar approved December 15, 2025. Dates are subject to district calendar changes. |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Basketball @ RS Central |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | Basketball @ West Caldwell |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Midyear Reading & Math AssessmentsDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.mCLASS: grades K–3. STAR: grades K–5.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | ACCESS Testing Window — Multilingual Learners OnlyDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.English language proficiency assessment for students identified as multilingual/English learners.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Basketball vs. East Rutherford Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Basketball @ Hibriten |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Wrestling vs. East Rutherford Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School - MLK Jr. Day (Holiday)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | Basketball @ Chase |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | Wrestling vs. Chase and RS Central Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | Basketball vs. East Burke Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | Basketball @ Draughn |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | Basketball vs. RS Central Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 | Basketball vs. West Caldwell Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Basketball @ East Rutherford |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | Basketball vs. Hibriten Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Basketball vs. Chase Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School - Teacher Workday - President's DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | CogAT AssessmentDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.For participating students.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | CogAT — Makeup TestingDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.For participating students.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day. |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | Check-In 3 — Grades 3–5 Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.Reading and math assessments; grade 5 science (life science).Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | BMC HolidayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for holiday observance details. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Students Return from Spring BreakDistrict-wide Salem Elementary — 2026–2027 BCPS school calendar.Source: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771530662/burkek12ncus/eprhfvco5hqfymyjcjij/2026-2027BCPSCalendar.pdfDistrict calendar approved December 15, 2025. Dates are subject to district calendar changes.
Review the calendar for the return date and any schedule changes. |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | End-of-Year Reading & Math AssessmentsDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.mCLASS: grades K–3. STAR: grades K–5.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | No School - Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the workday date and any schedule changes. |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day. |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | Local Math Assessment Window — Grades K–2District-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | EOG Make Up Testing and RemediationDistrict-wide |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for holiday closure dates. |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 | EOG RetestingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | No School for Students — Teacher WorkdaysDistrict-wide Salem Elementary — 2026–2027 BCPS school calendar.Source: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771530662/burkek12ncus/eprhfvco5hqfymyjcjij/2026-2027BCPSCalendar.pdfDistrict calendar approved December 15, 2025. Dates are subject to district calendar changes. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Robert L. Patton High School
As of the most recent data, 753 students are enrolled at Robert L. Patton High School. It is a High school within the local district.
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