- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ashland, VA
Patrick Henry High
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Henry High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510183000776
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick Henry High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Patrick Henry High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Henry High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ashland, VA.
School address
District: Hanover County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510183000776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Patrick Henry High held near 1,330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 91.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 510183000776 · Ashland, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,294 enr · 13.6:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlee High (1,470 students)
Patrick Henry High held near 1,330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 91.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Patrick Henry High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlee High
Atlee High
1,470 students
- Hanover High
Hanover High
1,349 students
- This school
Patrick Henry High
1,294 students
- Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville High
1,245 students
- Chickahominy M
Chickahominy Middle
1,199 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle
910 students
What this shows Patrick Henry High reports 1,294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patrick Henry High compares
Patrick Henry High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 45% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,294 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,294
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Patrick Henry High is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover County Public Schools reports $13,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patrick Henry High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlee High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanover High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chickahominy Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick Henry High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patrick Henry High
How many students attend Patrick Henry High?
Patrick Henry High has 1,294 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ashland, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,323 (2022-23) → 1,330 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry High?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry High is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patrick Henry High?
31.7% of students at Patrick Henry High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Henry High?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Henry High is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Ashland, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Henry High?
Patrick Henry High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Patrick Henry High rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Henry High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ashland, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover County Public Schools?
Besides Patrick Henry High, Hanover County Public Schools also operates Atlee High (1,470 students), Hanover High (1,349 students), and Mechanicsville High (1,245 students). See the Hanover County Public Schools district page for the complete list.