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Welcome
to the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
 The Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (PHSSA) is a kindergarten through fifth-grade school based on meaningful parent, educator and community involvement. The school provides the children of our diverse community with an academically rigorous science- and arts-based curriculum that emphasizes environmental awareness and social responsibility.
The school moved into its permanent school building
January 9.
PHSSA
3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, Va 23225
Phone: 804-888-7061
2012-2013 application process has been completed.
A lottery was held February 29. Notification of enrollment will be mailed by March 16, 2012.
Questions? Email us at aeaster2@richmond.k12.va.us or call (804) 888-7061.
PHSSA Announces Advisory Board
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (PHSSA), a Richmond Public School, is pleased to announce the seven members of its newly formed advisory board.
The members are as follows:
Former First Lady Jeannie P. Baliles
Dr. Louise Einolf
Tichi Pinkney Eppes
Amelia Lightner
Dr. Tom Shields
Wallace Stettinius
Lacy Ward, Jr.
“The PHSSA Advisory Board was formed under the outline in its charter and in accordance with the vision and mission of the school,” said Sharon Burton, president of PHSSA Board of Directors. “The collective expertise of these members can relate and advise the school on maters regarding the local region and community, to local history and world geography, to education, and to questions pertaining to legal and fiscal concerns. The Board is honored to have such a diverse group of expertise.” Read the press release.
Virginia’s First Charter School Shows Strong First Year Results
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (PHSSA), Virginia’s first elementary charter school, is pleased to announce passing scores for all of the State Standard of Learning (SOLs) test results released recently by the Virginia Department of Education. The results are based on the 2010-2011 school year. PHSSA had a very small testing population of only 15 third graders, 12 fourth graders and 6 fifth graders. Overall, the school enrolled 142 students last year.
Despite the low testing population of only 33 children, the school reports very positive test results. PHSSA students scored 97 percent in Mathematics, outscoring the state by 10 points. Student scored 92 in English, again outscoring the state. Additionally, PHSSA students scored 83 percent in both History and Science. The fourth graders scored 100 percent in both Reading and Mathematics.
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