Enrollment
2,030
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510330001430
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
134.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patrick Henry High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patrick Henry High
Patrick Henry High is a high-poverty, large high school in Roanoke, Virginia, enrolling 2,030 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.6% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,030 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 465 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,030 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Roanoke's high schools, it stands alongside William Fleming High (1,957 students): Patrick Henry High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 17:1).
Roanoke City Public Schools also operates William Fleming High (1,957 students) and Breckinridge Middle (733 students) alongside Patrick Henry High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Patrick Henry High compares
Patrick Henry High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,299
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roanoke City Public Schools, which includes Patrick Henry High.
$15,299
Per student
+4%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,030 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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 15.1:1, 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 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Patrick Henry High a good school?
Patrick Henry High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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