Enrollment
2,030
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 510330001430
Patrick Henry High — Roanoke, VA
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Henry High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 8
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Roanoke City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
134.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.6%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patrick Henry High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Patrick Henry High reports 2,030 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 134.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 94.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 58% above the Virginia average and 83% above the national baseline. The school offers 20 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 226 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Roanoke City Public Schools spends $17,733 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.8% from local sources (property taxes), 43.6% from the state, and 21.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Patrick Henry High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 58% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,030 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
94.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 58% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Virginia — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,733
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 226 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
218
in-school suspensions + 247 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,030 Top 97% in Virginia — larger than 3% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 134.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 94.6% +58% vs state
NCES ID 510330001430
Student demographics
White 41.2%
African American 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 226:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.7%
In-school suspensions 218
Out-of-school suspensions 247
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roanoke City Public Schools, which includes Patrick Henry High.
$17,733
Per student
+9%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 43.6%
Federal 21.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
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1,046 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Northside High
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919 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Hidden Valley High
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832 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Patrick Henry High
How many students attend Patrick Henry High?
Patrick Henry High has 2,030 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roanoke, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry High?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry High is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patrick Henry High?
94.6% of students at Patrick Henry High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Henry High?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Henry High is White at 41.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Roanoke, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Henry High?
Patrick Henry High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.