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
1180
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
83%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
83%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
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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GreatSchools Rating Details

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 202 Students
Virginia Tech 195 Students
University of Virginia 179 Students
William & Mary 130 Students
University of Richmond 103 Students
Longwood University 102 Students
George Mason University 100 Students
Old Dominion University 97 Students
Christopher Newport University 88 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 97 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Biology 59 Students
Nursing 57 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Engineering 29 Students
Education 29 Students
Communications 27 Students
Finance 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 203 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/10/2025
I think that many of the teachers and other faculty members work very hard to make sure the school goes well, however, the county as a whole seems to have different plans.
4.0 Parent
12/30/2024
This is the high school I graduated from over 30 years ago. I was excited for my child to be able to attend the same school. It has changed greatly over the years, but still maintains a family atmosphere.
5.0 Junior
11/9/2023
PH is a great school with a ton of different programs and offerings depending on your interested. Admin is great and most of the teachers are too.
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, in the Ashland neighborhood, and is served by the Hanover County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,330 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 83% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% 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 3.59, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $541,141. 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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