Patrick Henry Middle School

24825 HALL RD

School District

Woodhaven-Brownstown
Grade

8-9
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 27, 2023

I rated the security/safety so low only because they do not have any parameters to make sure the students aren't bringing in weapons. I would offer a higher rating if the teaching staff were higher.The school district has a very diverse group of students; from White to African American, LatinX, and some Asian ethnicities. However, the teaching staff is entirely all white, with one Black Female teacher and a Latin Teacher who doesn't teach Spanish. It is so unfortunate that the school is so diverse but the teaching staff do not represent the diversity in their staff. Students of color need to see themselves in professional, upwardly mobile roles in order to believe in they can make it and become somebody. If they only see white people in professional roles then they begin to diminish their self-belief. There have been 2 black males the students have been exposed to over the years and one of them was a janitor. The maintenance worker serves an integral role in schools, however, African Americans can do more than that.Additionally, some of the staff can't relate to the students and vice versa. Teaching an African American male is different than teaching any other type of student, and that has been studied and factually founded. African American females need to relate to someone as they are becoming women in this world of white supremacy. Lastly, this school district needs to begin doing some work around social justice and having some important "Courageous Conversations," specifically in terms of why they won't hire people of color, namely black people, especially since approximately 40% of their student body is Black.
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2022

The staff thought the school is dedicated to making sure the students achieve their goals & push students to be better. I’m not sure about the other review but core classes are taken ALL year, and the electives are great too. I also love the fact that this school offers the early college classes to eligible students starting in 8th grade.
Submitted by parent on June 20, 2011

I feel that the school could improve on offering more advanced placement classes to challenge those students that are in the top 1/4 of their class. Also, I feel that core classes (english, math, science & social studies) should be offered the entire year & not just 2 out 3 trimesters. Overall, my daughter likes school, does exceptionally well in all her classes and has plenty of opportunities to be involved in various school organizations. I do like that the school has taken an initiative to stop bullying, gets students involved in promoting peace & participating in fundraising for charities.