Patrick Henry High School is a public high school located in the Grandin Court neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia. It is one of the two general enrollment high schools for the Roanoke City Public Schools.
Serving 2,016 students in grades 9-12, Patrick Henry High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,016 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patrick Henry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Patrick Henry High School's student population of 2,016 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,016 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Black, Purple, Gold, Silver
School Rankings
Patrick Henry High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patrick Henry High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1085 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
40%
22%
White
43%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrick Henry High School's ranking?
Patrick Henry High School is ranked #1085 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Patrick Henry High School often compared to?
Patrick Henry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Fleming High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Patrick Henry High School?
The graduation rate of Patrick Henry High School is 83%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Patrick Henry High School?
2,016 students attend Patrick Henry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Patrick Henry High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patrick Henry High School?
Patrick Henry High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patrick Henry High School offer ?
Patrick Henry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Patrick Henry High School part of?
Patrick Henry High School is part of Roanoke City School District.
School Reviews
5 10/12/2009
I graduated from Patrick Henry in 2007, and despite the reputation it has with some folks in the area, I was very happy with the education I received. Essentially, education at Patrick Henry is what you make of it. I took plenty of AP and college-level courses and those prepared me very well for a rigorous (top 40 liberal arts) college education. Plenty of my classmates and friends attended top notch schools and it prepared most of us very well. The athletic and art programs are fairly strong- most every sport experiences some level of success. Additionally, the school has made the Newsweek rankings a few times in recent years- I don't think Hidden Valley or Cave Spring did. The new school is great- the classrooms are well equipped and the facilities are fairly safe. Parents of the kids in advanced classes are involved- unfortunately, the majority of parents are less involved and sometimes it shows with their children's academic performance.
Overall, PH prepared me for the real world by forcing me to interact with kids from all across the socioeconomic spectrum and different ethnic origin, but still gave me a wonderful education that I can put to use at one of the nation's best small colleges.
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