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Coordinates: 32°47′53″N 117°3′7″W 32.79806, -117.05194

Patrick Henry High School

• Location & Contact Information
  • Address, Directions, & Map
    • 6702 Wandermere Drive, San Diego, California, United States
  • GPS Coordinates
  • Telephone Numbers:
    • 619-286-7700
    • 619-229-0370 (fax)
  • Email: ppolentz@sandi.net
  • Official Website: [1]
• History & Memorable Moments

Patrick Henry High School, home of the Patriots, serves the local communities of Del Cerro, San Carlos, Allied Gardens, Mission Valley and College Area in the city of San Diego, California. It is part of the San Diego City Schools (SDCS) District, which is the second largest in California. San Diego Community College, Navajo campus, is co-located on the school site. ^[1]

Patrick Henry High School, first opened in 1966, is a four-year comprehensive high school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is in its 38th year of operation. The 57-acre campus includes a counseling center, child development center, computer and science labs, a newly remodeled auditorium, library and drama theater. Patrick Henry is a member school of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors and complies with the NACAC statement of principles of good conduct. ^[1]

Patrick Henry was the first of only a few high schools in the San Diego area to have a smoking section. ^[1]

Patrick Henry participates in the Voluntary Ethnic Enrollment Program (VEEP) whereby approximately 600 students travel daily from a minority community and are regularly enrolled, full-time students. The ethnic composition of Patrick Henry extremely diverse, representing more than 20 ethnic groups, PHHS is composed of approximately 48.8% White, 29.4% Hispanic, 10.4% African-American and 11.4% other ethnicities. ^[1]

Patrick Henry High School was designated a California Distinguished School in 1999. In 2000 and again in 2003, Newsweek Magazine listed Patrick Henry as being among the top one percent of high schools in the nation. The 2005 Academic Performance Index (API) continues to rise and is now 748 (an API of 800 is mediocer). PHHS teacher Erin Mangahis was named a 2006 San Diego County Teacher of the Year. The school continually under performs at math, as most students are only in 'grade level' classes. ^[1]

• Overview, Photographs, & Video Links

Prospective Students

• Admissions

New & Current Students

• Campus Events
• Transportation
• Safety Tips
• Support Centers
• Grading System
• Good Classes & Teachers
• Groups & Organizations
  • Associated Student Body (ASB)
  • The Encounter (Yearbook)
  • Patriot Press (School Paper)
  • Band: Drumline, Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band
  • Choirs: Bel Cantos, Concert Choir, Women's Ensemble
  • Colorguard
  • Drama
  • Link Crew
  • Naval Junior Reserve (N.J.R.O.T.C)
  • Peer Mediation
  • Academic League
  • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
  • Nerd Club
  • GSA (Gay and Straight Alliance)
  • The Writers' Well
  • Biology Club
  • California Scholarship Foundation (CSF)
  • AIDS Awareness Club (AAC)
  • Future Educators of America
  • Harry Potter Club
  • H.E.A.R.T Club
  • Invisible Children's Club
  • Language Clubs: French, German, Japanese, Asian, Spanish, Mandarin.
  • Key Club International
  • Improv Troupe
  • Bicycling Club
  • Marine Science Club
  • Math Club
  • Media Arts Club
  • Mix It Up
  • Model United Nations
  • M.T.R.P
  • Philosophy Club
  • Physiology Club
  • Robotics Club
  • Science Olympiad
  • Speech & Debate
  • Students for Inquisistion
  • Students for Social Action
  • Students for Universal Relief
  • Student-to-Student
  • T.R.E.E.S Club
  • Tutoring for Triumph
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Jewish Student Union
  • Fishing Club
• College & Career Tips

Alumni

• Benefits of Joining Alumni Association
• Mailing List Directory
• Chapters
• Teachers (Where are they now?)
• Alumni Directory
• Notable Alumni
  • Annette Bening Actress, (Class of 1975)
  • Aaron Harang Major League Baseball Pitcher, (Class of 1996)
  • Eric Karros Former Major League Baseball Player, Commentator (Class of 1985)
  • Ken Kocher National Football League Defense Lineman, (Class of 1998)
  • Ericka Lorenz US Olympic Water Polo Player, (Class of 1999)
  • Matt Nokes Major League Baseball Catcher, (Class of 1980)
  • Sam Saylor US Olympic Rowing Team, (Class of 2000)
  • Ricky Williams National Football League Running Back, Heisman Trophy Winner (Class of 1995)
  • Brenda Ann Spencer Convict, California Institution for Women (Class of 1980)
  • Kimberly Sue Tonahill First female SDPD officer to die in the line of duty (Class of 1978)
  • Sal Zizzo US Soccer Player, (Class of 2005)
  • Rey Mysterio Professional Wrestler, (Class of 1993)
• Alumni Events

Visitors

• Hotels Nearby
• Restaurant Recommendations
• Places of Worship
• Sports Facility Access
  • Fall
    • Men's & Women's Cross Country
    • Women's Field Hockey
    • Football
    • Women's Tennis
    • Women's Volleyball
    • Men's Waterpolo
  • Winter
    • Men's & Women's Basketball
    • Men's & Women's Soccer
    • Women's Waterpolo
    • Wrestling
  • Spring
    • Men's & Women's Badminton
    • Baseball
    • Cheer
    • Men's Golf
    • Men's & Women's Lacrosse
    • Softball
    • Men's & Women's Swimming
    • Men's Tennis
    • Men's & Women's Track & Field
    • Men's Volleyball

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