Patrick Henry High School
Patrick Henry High School serves 423 students in grades 9-12.
Patrick Henry High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Patrick Henry High School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 423 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Patrick Henry High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Patrick Henry High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #558 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 78% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 16% |
| Black | 1% | 22% |
| White | 93% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Patrick Henry High School is Northwood High School (7.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Glade Spring Middle School (1.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Glade Spring Glade Spring Middle School Math: 83% | Reading: 83%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 285 students10
1.6 miles
33474 Stage Coach Rd
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3800 1.6 6-8 285 - Meadowview Meadowview Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 82%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 617 students10
3.6 miles
14050 Glenbrook Ave
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-3900 3.6 PK-5 617 - Meadowview Rhea Valley Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 425 students10
6.7 miles
31305 Rhea Valley Rd
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-4200 6.7 PK-5 425 - Chilhowie Chilhowie Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 71%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 581 students10
6.8 miles
130 Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8220 6.8 PK-5 581 - Saltville Northwood High School Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 281 students10
7.3 miles
305 Panther Ln
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7751 7.3 9-12 281
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