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Patrick Henry High School (Glade Spring, Virginia)

Coordinates: 36°46′31.4″N 81°48′50.8″W / 36.775389°N 81.814111°W / 36.775389; -81.814111
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Patrick Henry High School
Address
Map
31437 Hillman Highway

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24340

Coordinates36°46′31.4″N 81°48′50.8″W / 36.775389°N 81.814111°W / 36.775389; -81.814111
Information
School typePublic high school
Founded1960
School districtWashington County School Division
SuperintendentDr. Keith Perrigan
PrincipalDr. Tim Duncan
Staff30 14:1 Student:Teacher
Grades9–12
Enrollment427[2] (2016-17)
Student to teacher ratio14:1
LanguageEnglish

Glade Spring, Virginia

Meadowview, Virginia
Color(s)Navy and Columbia blue
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Athletics conferenceVHSL Class 1
VHSL Region D
VHSL Hogoheegee District
MascotRebels
RivalsAbingdon High School
Holston High School
John S. Battle High School
Chilhowie High School
Feeder schoolsGlade Spring Middle School
Meadowview Elementary School
Websitephhs.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[3] and named after Founding Father Patrick Henry. The school is located on a 32 acre campus in Glade Spring, Virginia.

PH football field

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Clubs & Organizations

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  • 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

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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. [1] [failed verification]

Subject % Proficient
English Reading 97% State avg: 89%
Biology I 95% State avg: 84%
Earth Science 97% State avg: 84%
Geometry 95% State avg: 80%
Algebra I 98% State avg: 83%
Writing 90% State avg: 83%
Algebra II 96% State avg: 89%
Chemistry 87% State avg: 88%
World History I 100% State avg: 84%
World History II 93% State avg: 87%
VA and US History 93% State avg: 86%

Athletic

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View of Patrick Henry's athletic fields




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

Patrick Henry currently offers the following sports:

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Glade Spring Patrick Henry High School". Virginia High School League. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  2. ^ "Patrick Henry High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  3. ^ "School Profile of Patrick Henry High School" (PDF). Washington County Schools. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-09-25. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  4. ^ a b VHSL Record Book 17th Edition
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