PATRICK HENRY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ARTS

Charter School 309 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (PHSSA) is a unique public charter school located in the Forest Hill neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is distinguished by its thematic curriculum, which integrates scientific inquiry and the arts into core academic subjects. PHSSA operates on the belief that children learn best through hands-on, experiential discovery, often utilizing their local community and the nearby James River Park System as "living classrooms" to foster environmental stewardship and academic engagement.

Beyond its academic focus, PHSSA is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and social-emotional learning. The school operates as a parent-led charter, which encourages a high level of family participation and a collaborative school culture. By blending rigorous inquiry-based learning with a focus on creativity and civic responsibility, Patrick Henry aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to think critically about the world around them.

309

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PATRICK HENRY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	17
Black	147
Asian	4
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
147 (47.6 %)
White
118 (38.2 %)
Two or More
20 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.5 %)
Asian
4 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)888-7061
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PATRICK HENRY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ARTS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PATRICK HENRY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ARTS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	141	45.6%
Male	168	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)