Serving 2,030 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,030 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Patrick Henry High serves the southern part of Roanoke, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 22 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patrick Henry High School's student population of 2,030 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 146 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,030 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
146 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Motto
All students can achieve success in a positive learning environment that embraces empathy and accessibility through trust.
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 0.67, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Purple, Gold, Silver
School Mascot
Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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 88.8%.
How many students attend Patrick Henry High School?
2,030 students attend Patrick Henry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Patrick Henry High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 10/10/2025
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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