Patrick Henry High

12449 West Patrick Henry Road
Ashland, VA 23005

1,294 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Patrick Henry High School, located in Ashland, Virginia, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the students of Hanover County. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a diverse curriculum that includes honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses designed to prepare students for higher education and professional success. Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a vibrant culture of student involvement, encouraging participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs.

The school is defined by its strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as being part of the "Patriot" family. By emphasizing both character development and academic achievement, Patrick Henry High strives to provide a supportive environment where students are challenged to reach their potential. Its location in Ashland places it within a community that values tradition and engagement, making the school a central hub for student growth and neighborhood pride in the region.

1,294

Total Students

96.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patrick Henry High
Demographic	Student Count
White	860
Hispanic	182
Black	156
Asian	19
Two or More	75
American Indian	2

White
860 (66.5%)
Hispanic
182 (14.1%)
Black
156 (12.1%)
Two or More
75 (5.8%)
Asian
19 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hanover County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)365-8000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	473
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 336

Grade 10 302

Grade 11 319

Grade 12 337