Patrick Henry High School

Patrick Henry High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
12449 W Patrick Henry Rd,  Ashland, VA
Hanover County Public Schools
3.5
3.8
1,330 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Wanda Bibb
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
22
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
61.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
97:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.4%
Female
45.6%
White
68.4%
Hispanic
12.8%
Black
12.8%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University 259 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 213 Students
Virginia Tech 190 Students
University of Virginia 186 Students
William & Mary 130 Students
Old Dominion University 107 Students
George Mason University 106 Students
University of Richmond 106 Students
Longwood University 104 Students
Christopher Newport University 94 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 97 Students
Psychology 76 Students
Biology 61 Students
Nursing 56 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Engineering 32 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Political Science and Government 26 Students
Communications 26 Students
Education 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 214 Reviews
4.0 Parent
2/6/2025
Fantastic theater, music and arts departments and programs. Wonderful principal with a great sense of humor and devotion for the students.
3.0 Alum
1/24/2025
The school seems to be more focused on the troubled kids. I understand they need help too but they seem to give special treatment for those who do worse. My friend who failed senior year 3 times has gotten more rewards and praise than those who had a 3.5 gpa.
2.0 Senior
2/19/2024
This school sucks. The building is falling apart, it's overcrowded, and the halls reek of weed. Though the teachers are nice, and there are a few standout exceptions, most of the student body is, to say the least, not great.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 16 Reviews
4.0 parent
9/3/2023
I have been involved in this school for more than 25 years. This school truly embraces their PHamily values, but like any real family there are problems. The school is old and like any older facility it needs upgrades, but the custodians and admin do their best at staying up with repairs. Overwhelmi...
5.0 parent
6/4/2021
Great School, Great Teachers! This school will make sure your child’s education is well round!
2.0 parent
4/25/2019
PH has some dedicated teachers, but the administration is so chaotic I don't know how this school makes it through the day. Fights every day, vaping in the locker rooms, and the counselors lose SOL scores, put students in wrong classes, and the only thing you really hear about is the latest sports s...
5.0 parent
8/13/2018
I believe it is a very good school. Both my girls graduated from PHHS and have both gone to college . PHHS was a good fit for our girls.

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Patrick Henry High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ashland, VA and is served by the Hanover County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,330 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Patrick Henry High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Liberty Middle School, Henry Clay Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ashland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Patrick Henry High School.

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