Goochland County Public Schools

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Coordinates: 37°40′58.1″N 77°53′3.5″W / 37.682806°N 77.884306°W / 37.682806; -77.884306 Goochland County Public Schools is a school district which serves Goochland County, Virginia, United States. It is based in Goochland, Virginia. Enrollment hovers around 2600 students and the school division has five schools. Each of the five schools have been named Apple Distinguished Schools, 2019–2021, due to the division's strong one-to-one computing program. The superintendent is Dr. Jeremy Raley and the school board chairperson is J.D. Wright.[1]

Schools[]

The district operates the following schools:

  • Byrd Elementary School
  • Goochland Elementary School
  • Randolph Elementary School
  • Goochland Middle School

All five of Goochland's schools have been fully-accredited by the state for over a decade. In 2018 and 2019, Niche.com rated Goochland County Public Schools the #1 school division in the Richmond metro-region.[2]

Goochland High School has been recognized for its strong athletics program in addition to strong academics. In 2019, the on-time graduation rate was 97%.[3]

In November 2009, the district's superintendent posted an FAQ on its website about the potential effects of budget cuts on services. It noted that some things, such as maximum class sizes, are mandated by state or federal law or policy, but other things including athletics are not. "Right now, everything that isn’t mandated or required by the state or federal government is being considered," the page said.[4]

In September 1994, then superintendent Harold Absher went on voluntary leave from his position under unclear circumstances.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ Goochland County Public Schools. "Fast Facts". Goochland County Public Schools. Goochland County Public Schools. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Home". Goochland County Public Schools. Goochland County Public Schools. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Info". Goochland High School. Goochland High School. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  4. ^ Underwood, Linda (November 8, 2009). "Budget Frequently Asked Questions". Goochland County Public Schools - Notes from the Superintendent. Archived from the original on October 9, 2011. Retrieved 2009-11-24.
  5. ^ Wagner, Wendy (October 7, 1994). "DESIGNEE RUNNING GOOCHLAND SCHOOLS ABSHER, BOARD AGREE ON VOLUNTARY LEAVE". Richmond Times-Dispatch. p. B-1. Retrieved 2009-11-24.

External links[]

Official website

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