Patrick Henry High School (Closed 2016)

Serving 280 students in grades 6-12, Patrick Henry High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(14-15)
≤5%
38%
(14-15)
≤5%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
63%
36%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
(14-15)
35-39%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Patrick Henry High School?
The graduation rate of Patrick Henry High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 81%.
How many students attend Patrick Henry High School?
280 students attend Patrick Henry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Patrick Henry High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patrick Henry High School?
Patrick Henry High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patrick Henry High School offer ?
Patrick Henry High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Patrick Henry High School part of?
Patrick Henry High School is part of Henry County School District.

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