Fast Facts

• Division Superintendent: Jeremy J. Raley, Ed.D.
• Number of Schools: 5
• Number of Students, K-12: ~2590
• School Board Members:: 5
• School Board Chairperson: Mr. John D. Wright

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

• Fully Accredited by the Virginia Department of Education (all schools)
• Average Yearly Attendance Rate: 96%
• SY 2018-2019 budget: $32,758,140
• FY2017 Per Pupil Expenditure (state/local/federal): $11,643 (VA average is $12,171)
• Virginia Composite Index: 80%
• Goochland County Population: 21,775 (2014)
• Population Growth 12% (2005-2014)
• Population Density: 74.91 people/square mile
• Virginia DOE Quality Profile for Goochland
• SY2017-18 Test Scores (K-12 composite – Standards of Learning):
  • Math: 84% (+7% state average)
  • Reading: 85% (+4% state average)
  • Science: 85% (+4% state average)
  • History: 86% (+2% state average)
  • Writing: 74% (-4% state average)

Career and Technical Education: Over 70% of our high school students are enrolled in a CTE course.

On-Time Graduation Rates:

Highlights

• Excellent student to teacher ratio (2017: Elementary 11:1, Secondary 12:1)
• 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
• Marine Corps JROTC was officially funded in March 2018 but the first cohort began in Sept. 2014
• 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
• 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 tennis, volleyball, 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), Title III (Part A) and the Perkins Grant. There are multiple opportunities for dual enrollment through J. Sergeant Community College and advanced placement courses.

Updated 11 October 2018