- Division Superintendent: Jeremy J. Raley, Ed.D.
- Number of Schools: 5
- Number of Students, preK-12: ~2560
- School Board Members:: 5
- School Board Chairperson: Mrs. Beth Hardy
Location
- Address: P.O. Box 169, 2938-I River Road West
- Goochland, VA 23063
- (804) 556-5630
- Located in Central Virginia between Richmond and Charlottesville along the I-64 corridor
- Over 10 colleges and universities within an hour’s drive including Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Virginia
Facts & Figures
- Accredited by the Virginia Department of Education
- Average Yearly Attendance Rate: 96%
- SY 2015-2016 budget: $28,892,000
- Per Pupil Expenditure (state/local/federal): $11,089 (VA average is 11,242)
- Virginia Composite Index: 80%
- Goochland County Population: 21,775 (2014)
- Population Growth 12% (2005-2014)
- Population Density: 74.91 people/square mile
- Virginia DOE Report Card for Goochland
- Test Scores (K-12 composite – Standards of Learning):
- Math: 84% (+4% state average)
- Reading: 86% (+7% state average)
- Science: 84% (+2% state average)
- History: 92% (+6% state average)
- Writing: 81% (+3% state average)
Career and Technical Education: Over 70% of our high school students are enrolled in a CTE course.
Graduation Rates:
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | |
| All Students | 81% | 85% | 86% | 90% | 91% | 90% | 95% | 94% |
Highlights
- Excellent student to teacher ratio (Elementary 15:1, Secondary 22:1)
- Progressive leadership in innovation with instructional technology – local, state, and national recognition
- Use of mobile, desktop, and laptop computing devices with high-speed wireless throughout the Division
- Interactive white boards in 99% of classrooms
- Excellent Technology ratio (1:1 in grades 3-8 for SY 2016-17)
- Innovative G21™ Project Based Learning Model for developing workplace readiness skills across all grade levels
- Enrichment opportunities including STEM Camp, Children’s Engineering, Robotics, Young Explorers, Destination Imagination, and Artist-in-Residence program
- Online student information system (PowerSchool) allows students and parents to access grades 24 hours a day with email notification capabilities
- Byrd Elementary recognized as Distinguished Title I School
- System and its programs praised by Expansion Management, Progressive Farmer, and Richmond Magazines
- In 2013, Goochland was chosen as a launching pad for new statewide initiatives in education by Governor McDonnell
- GIST (Goochland Instructional Support Team) used at elementary level to enhance impact of instruction
- Strategic Planning Initiative built upon Values-Based Leadership in conjunction with Luck Companies, a Goochland-based company with international recognition for helping organizations reach their full potential
- Expanding fine arts (dance, music, drama, visual arts), career and technical education programs
- Focus on high quality advanced academic programs with high rigor
- Supported Athletics programs, including state champion football and baseball teams
The Goochland County Public School Division offers a variety of programs and services designed to prepare students for quality citizenship and learning in the 21st century. These programs cover specific offerings with regard to Special Education, Gifted & Talented and Enrichment, Alternative Education, Career and Technical Education, Pre-Kindergarten Programs, Governor’s School opportunities at both the Maggie Walker Governor’s School in Richmond and through the Blue Ridge Virtual Governor’s School. A wide range of Federal Entitlements are also provided, including Title I (Part A & D), Title II (Part A & D), Title III (Part A) and the Perkins Grant. There are multiple opportunities for dual enrollment through J. Sergeant Community College and advanced placement courses.
In 2010, more students in the graduating class participated in SATs. Participation increased from 56% for the Class of 2010 to 75% for the Class of 2011. The remarkable part of this increase is that Reading and Math scores also increased. GHS is in the fourth year of increasing opportunities for rigor. With the help of VASS, GCPS is increasing the number of students enrolled in AP courses, as well as taking AP exams.
In 2013-14, enrollment in AP courses was 402, and for 2014-15, it rose to 555. In 2013-14, 236 AP tests were taken; in 2014-15, 263.
Updated 12 January 2017
