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About this school
Patrick Henry High School is
an urban public school
in Roanoke, Virginia that is part of Roanoke City Public Schools.
It serves 2,046 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.6:1.
Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades 9 - 12
2,046 Students
123 Teachers
2102 Grandin Rd SWContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
53%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Patrick Henry High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
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Patrick Henry High School
$9,025
raised using DonorsChoose
20
projects
funded
13
teachers
funded
80
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
3
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Patrick Henry High School has received support from
47 individuals from Virginia and
33 individuals out-of-state.
