Patrick Henry High School

Patrick Henry High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6702 Wandermere Dr,  San Diego, CA
San Diego Unified School District
3.7
3.3
2,517 Students
A
Niche Grade
“Henry High School envisions that all students will graduate with integrity, purpose, and equal access to college or career options.” Also known as Patrick Henry High School, Henry High embodies an academic experience unparalleled anywhere else in the county. Serving students in Mission Valley, Allied Gardens, Del Cerro, the College Area and San Carlos, Henry High School is the perfect place to prepare your child for a bright future. Located only five minutes from the heart of San Carlos, this stellar school is dedicated to guiding its students toward the path of globalism and diversity. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Henry High School is also known for its state-of-the-art “cafetorium,” computer lab and child development center. The school also boasts a top-of-the-line performing arts theater, science lab and counseling center. Named after American Founding Father Patrick Henry, the mascot of Henry High School is the Patriot which has proudly reigned supreme for over 50 years. With a historical nod to the past and a positive outlook on the future, Henry High School is the place to be for teens who want to explore, dream and play in a creative way!

School Details

Head of School
Elizabeth Gillingham
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
98
Full Time Teachers
98
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
74%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
19.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
14.3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
428:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.6%
White
38.8%
Hispanic
31.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15%
Two or more races
8.6%
Black
6.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#193 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Diego State University 666 Students
University of California - San Diego 507 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 405 Students
University of California - Irvine 358 Students
University of California - Berkeley 333 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 300 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 273 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 241 Students
University of California - Davis 239 Students
University of San Diego 229 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 168 Students
Psychology 154 Students
Biology 131 Students
Nursing 91 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 75 Students
Computer Science 75 Students
Civil Engineering 53 Students
Mechanical Engineering 51 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 49 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 584 Reviews
3.0 Alum
7/18/2025
It was a pretty average experience nothing overwhelming good or bad. One thing is that some of the assemblies for college just confused people more.
4.0 Sophomore
4/25/2025
Henry high school is a nice school good community and good campus. Offers many different subjects and overall good programs
4.0 Senior
3/18/2025
I'm so thankful that I got to attend Henry throughout high school. It is one of the best in the district and has given me a lot of insight into my education.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 18 Reviews
1.0 student
10/25/2025
Being a student here I’ve always been to the restrooms where other students would be smoking weed and vaping. The school doesn’t do anything and care more about the school funding while the restroom are hotboxed everyday while I'm just trying to use the restroom.
1.0 student
9/28/2025
This school has so much bully’s the smoke dectors go off every minute almost half the school smokes and I see a lot of people get bulied
5.0 parent
3/1/2024
This is a great school. My son has done very well, and standards are kept high. The teachers are highly qualified and professional. This is a very large school with a lot of kids, and no school is perfect, but this comes close. I'm looking forward to having my other son start there in a couple of ye...
1.0 parent
1/11/2023
No AP classes.Counselors are LAZY and unsupportive. Told my son to get a spanish speaking girlfriend so he can do better in spanish class!Try to find the principle, never in the office at lunch or after school.Try to be out sick then request make up work or take home work or extended time to turn in...

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Patrick Henry High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Diego, CA and is served by the San Diego Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,517 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Patrick Henry High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,037,542. Discover additional schools in the area, like JCS Manzanita, Grossmont Middle College High School, Bright Horizon Academy, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Patrick Henry High School.

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