Summary
Patrick Henry High is a public high school in Ashland, Virginia, serving 1,330 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hanover County Public Schools district, which is ranked 16 out of 129 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
Patrick Henry High has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 60th out of 327 Virginia high schools in 2020-2021 to 235th out of 329 in 2023-2024. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with some subject areas, such as Algebra II and Geometry, performing better than the state and district averages, while others, like Biology and VA and US History, have struggled to meet the benchmarks. Compared to nearby schools like Hanover High and Atlee High, Patrick Henry High has consistently underperformed in terms of statewide ranking, student group performance, graduation rates, and test scores.
One of the key concerns at Patrick Henry High is the significant performance gaps between different student subgroups, particularly for African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students. These students have consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Virginia high schools, indicating a need for the school to focus on addressing equity and providing more targeted support. Additionally, the school's high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 7.5% to 19.3% in recent years, suggest a need for interventions to improve student engagement and attendance.
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