High Schools in Roanoke City Public Schools

The Roanoke City Public Schools district in Virginia is home to two high schools: Patrick Henry High and William Fleming High. Both schools have consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Virginia high schools over the past three years, indicating significant challenges in providing a quality education to their students.

The data reveals that both schools serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 94% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the schools face barriers in supporting their students' learning and achievement. Additionally, the schools have slightly below-average per-student spending and higher-than-average student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to the persistent low performance on state assessments.

While the two high schools have some demographic differences, with Patrick Henry High having a more diverse student population and William Fleming High serving a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, both schools face significant challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the Roanoke City Public Schools district to improve student outcomes and ensure all students have access to a quality education.