Richmond, Virginia’s, first charter elementary school, Patrick Henry School of Sciences and Arts (PHSSA) was founded as part of a revival effort of the Woodland Heights neighborhood in the city. The Patrick Henry Board desired a diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic population that incorporated environmental science and arts; thus, PHSSA was born in 2008.
With a mission statement for students to achieve maximum growth and develop leadership skills through environmental science and arts curriculum, PHSSA believes students learn best through an integrated learning approach. As part of the school's curriculum, students get to participate in growing gardens, field trips, and visit the local Forest Hills Park often. Having students assist in the gardens is very important to the PHSSA learning environment, and they take great pride in their gardens. Their butterfly garden is a certified and nationally registered Official Monarch Waystation.
As a part of Richmond Public Schools, PHSSA serves approximately 350 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. There is an admissions application for the school, and the school has a limited number of students it can accept each school year. If demand exceeds space, the school conducts a lottery system to select the incoming students. The school has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, which is average for the state.
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
Charter Elementary School
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Grade K-5
3411 Semmes Ave,
Richmond, VA
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Tarnee Hudson
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Niche Grade
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
340:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.4%
Female
45.6%
Black
47.6%
White
38.2%
Two or more races
6.5%
Hispanic
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Special Education Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/7/2016
I have found that you can be as involved as you want to be. Because it has a unique circumstance of requiring 24 hours of volunteer services from parents, I find that the parents are very involved. The school also has a garden and conducts classes outside when possible.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/11/2024
Since 2020, things have only been getting better here. Everyone cares and is trying so hard, it's a fantastic environment for our children to be lucky enough to be a part of, especially when hearing from other rps and ccps elementary parents.
4/11/2023
I had decided to home school during covid but applied to have my child attend PHSSA and got in! I was really worried about them being behind socially and emotionally because of the time mostly isolated for home school, but teachers and staff made all the difference. Children are so nice as well, non...
5/14/2020
Terrible. I am so relieved to be out of such a toxic environment.
3/11/2018
Very good, far experiences with staff and other parents. There is a real sense of community that definitely improves the overall experience. Very diverse staff and student body.
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About Woodland Heights
List Price Range
$349K - $814K
Homes For Sale
2
Average Home Value
$488,418
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
49%
Household Income
$108,013
% of College Grads
71.6%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,781 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
57.4%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,628 - $3,727 per month
- The Alder on Dabney
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 483+ Sq Ft
- 2001 Dabney Rd
- Richmond, VA
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$1,578 - $4,438 per month
- The Ella Scotts Addition
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 674+ Sq Ft
- 3810 W Broad St
- Richmond, VA
Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Carter Jones Park
Belle Isle
James River Park 22nd Street Entrance
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Reedy Creek
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Canoe Run Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Alice Fitz Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
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