Patrick Henry High School-Glade Spring

Patrick Henry High School
Address
31437 Hillman Highway
Glade Spring, Virginia 24340
United States
Coordinates 36°46′31.4″N 81°48′50.8″W / 36.775389°N 81.814111°W / 36.775389; -81.814111Coordinates: 36°46′31.4″N 81°48′50.8″W / 36.775389°N 81.814111°W / 36.775389; -81.814111
Information
School type Public high school
Founded 1960
School district Washington County School Division
Superintendent Dr. Brian C. Ratliff
Principal Mr. Andrew Hockett
Staff 30 14:1 Student:Teacher
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 412[1] (2014-15)
Student to teacher ratio 14:1
Language

English Glade Spring, Virginia

Meadowview, Virginia
Color(s) Navy Blue, Light Blue, and white
Athletics conference Hogoheegee District
Region C
Mascot Rebels
Rivals Abingdon High School
Holston High School
John S. Battle High School
Feeder schools Glade Spring Middle School
Meadow view Elementary School
Website phhs.wcs.k12.va.us

Patrick Henry High School is a public high school in Glade Spring, Virginia. It was built in 1960 as a result of the consolidation of Glade Spring High School and Meadowview High School[2] and named after founding father Patrick Henry. The school is located on a 32 acre campus in Glade Spring, Virginia.

PH football field

Clubs & Organizations

  • Rebel Rampage Club
  • Drama Club
  • FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
  • FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
  • FFA (Future Farmers of America)
  • Classics Club
  • Heritage Club
  • Key Club
  • National Honor Society
  • Science Club
  • 4-H Club
  • The Patrick Henry Athenaeum
  • The Rowdy Rebel Club
  • Book Club
  • The Guitar Club
  • Kickball Club
  • Archery Club
  • The Gifted And Talented Education Program (GATE)

Education - Scores

Patrick Henry High is recognized in the National Rankings as a top 10% High School in the Country; and earned a Bronze-Medal for this recognition. Schools are ranked based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college. Patrick Henry High School ranks in the top 3,000 schools in the country. Patrick Henry High School first received this award in 2015. The school has a 100% graduation rate and 38% of students are in at least one AP course.

Subject % Proficient
English Reading 90% State avg: 89%
Biology I 93% State avg: 84%
Earth Science 97% State avg: 84%
Geometry 93% State avg: 80%
Algebra I 89% State avg: 83%
Writing 89% State avg: 83%
Algebra II 96% State avg: 89%
Chemistry 87% State avg: 88%
World History I 100% State avg: 84%
World History II 87% State avg: 87%
VA and US History 93% State avg: 86%

Athletic

View of Patrick Henry's athletic fields

Patrick Henry competed in the Group AA Southwest District and Highlands District before moving to the Group A Hogoheegee District in 1989, due to declining student enrollment.

Patrick Henry currently offers the following sports:

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Patrick Henry High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  2. ↑ "School Profile of Patrick Henry High School" (PDF). Washington County Schools. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-09-25. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  3. 1 2 VHSL Record Book 17th Edition
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