Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Tiny Acorns Grow into Mighty Oaks!
School Rankings
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1568 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
45%
22%
White
40%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts's ranking?
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts is ranked #1568 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts often compared to?
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsboro Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts?
328 students attend Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts students are Black, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts?
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts offer ?
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts part of?
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts located?
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts is located in the Woodland Heights neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
School Reviews
1 5/19/2020
I was so thankful to leave PHSSA. I was a parent there since year one and was extremely excited and supportive of the school and its goals. It ended up straying from those goals, in education and environment. The administration and teachers were not supportive of parents and I felt completely alienated in the last couple of years. My children have since thrived in comparison at their middle school and couldn't be happier as a parent to have moved on from such a toxic environment.
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