Patrick Henry High School (Glade Spring, Virginia)
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.
| Patrick Henry High School | |
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| Address | |
31437 Hillman Highway , 24340 | |
| Coordinates | 36°46′31.4″N 81°48′50.8″W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Founded | 1960 |
| School district | Washington County School Division |
| Superintendent | Dr. Keith Perrigan |
| Principal | Mr. Andrew Hocket |
| Staff | 30 14:1 Student:Teacher |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 427[1] (2016-17) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14:1 |
| Language | English Meadowview, Virginia |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue, Columbia blue, and white |
| Athletics conference | Hogoheegee District Region D |
| Mascot | Rebels |
| Rivals | Abingdon High School Holston High School John S. Battle High School Chilhowie High School |
| Feeder schools | Glade Spring Middle School Meadowview Elementary School |
| Website | phhs |
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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
Patrick Henry competed in Group AA Southwest District and Highlands District before moving to Group A Hogoheegee District in 1989, due to declining student enrollment.
Patrick Henry currently offers the following sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball (Men's and Women's)
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country - Girls State Champs in 1991[3]
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball - State Runner-up 2017
- Swimming
- Track and Field - Girls State Champs in 1996; Boys State Champs 2017[3]
- Volleyball - State Champs 2018
- Wrestling
- Scholastic Bowl
Notable alumni
- Israel O'Quinn - Virginia President, 6th District, 1998 graduate
References
- "Patrick Henry High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- "School Profile of Patrick Henry High School" (PDF). Washington County Schools. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-09-25. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
- VHSL Record Book 17th Edition