- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Roanoke, VA
Patrick Henry High
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Henry High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510330001430
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick Henry High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 94.6%
- 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 high schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510330001430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Patrick Henry High held near 2,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 134.0 → 132.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 510330001430 · Roanoke, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,030 enr · 15.1:1 · 94.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: William Fleming High (1,957 students)
Patrick Henry High held near 2,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 134.0 → 132.6 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
- This school
Patrick Henry High
2,030 students
- William Flemin
William Fleming High
1,957 students
- Breckinridge M 733
Breckinridge Middle
733 students
- Round Hill Ele 720
Round Hill Elementary
720 students
- Westside Eleme 624
Westside Elementary
624 students
- Woodrow Wilson 601
Woodrow Wilson Middle
601 students
What this shows Patrick Henry High reports 2,030 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 64% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,030 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,030
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in Virginia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,406
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Patrick Henry High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke City Public Schools reports $18,406 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Fleming High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breckinridge Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Round Hill Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson 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
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Roanoke
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
William Fleming High
Standard public school
1,957 students 17:1 students per teacher
Cave Spring High
Standard public school
1,046 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Northside High
Standard public school
919 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hidden Valley High
Standard public school
832 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,030 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,005 (2022-23) → 2,016 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry High?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry High is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Henry High?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Henry High is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Henry High?
Patrick Henry High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 high schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Henry High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Roanoke, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Roanoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Roanoke City Public Schools?
Besides Patrick Henry High, Roanoke City Public Schools also operates William Fleming High (1,957 students), Breckinridge Middle (733 students), and Round Hill Elementary (720 students). See the Roanoke City Public Schools district page for the complete list.