Patrick Henry High

www.rcps.info

2,030 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Patrick Henry High School, located in the historic Grandin Village area of Roanoke, Virginia, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Roanoke City Public Schools district. It is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its long-standing commitment to academic excellence, offering a wide array of programs including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various career and technical education pathways. As one of the primary high schools in the city, it serves as a central hub for community engagement and secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Patrick Henry High School is known for a vibrant extracurricular culture, boasting a strong tradition in competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations. The school’s campus and curriculum are designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, emphasizing a balance of rigorous academic standards and holistic personal development. By fostering a collaborative environment, the school remains an integral part of the Roanoke community, consistently working to provide equitable opportunities for all its students.

2,030

Total Students

146.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patrick Henry High
Demographic	Student Count
White	836
Hispanic	255
Black	793
Asian	50
Two or More	91
American Indian	5

White
836 (41.2%)
Black
793 (39.1%)
Hispanic
255 (12.6%)
Two or More
91 (4.5%)
Asian
50 (2.5%)
American Indian
5 (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:	Roanoke City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)853-2255
Website:	http://www.rcps.info
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,030
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	146.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,774
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 628

Grade 10 494

Grade 11 464

Grade 12 444