Fast Facts

• Division Acting-Superintendent: Peter M. Gretz, Ed.D.
• Number of Schools: 5
• Number of Students, preK-12: ~2400
• School Board Members:: 5
• School Board Chairperson: Mrs. Beth A. Hardy, District 4

Location

• Address: P.O. Box 169, 2938-I River Road West
• Goochland, VA 23063
• (804) 556-5601
• 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
• Accredited by AdvancED (formerly SACS-CASI)
• Average Yearly Attendance Rate: 96%
• SY 2011-12 Budget: ~$23,067,000
• Per Pupil Expenditure (state/local/federal): $11,246
• Virginia Composite Index: 80%
• Goochland County Population: 21,717 (2010)
• Population Growth 3.04%
• Population Density: 74.91 people/square mile
• Virginia DOE Report Card for Goochland
• Test Scores (K-12 composite):
  • Math: 90%
  • English: 94%
  • Science: 93%
  • History: 89%
  • Writing: 95%

Career and Technical Education: over 300 students annually enrolled in CTE courses at GMS/GHS. In SY 2011-12, we had 69 students classifed as CTE program completers at GHS.

Graduation Rates:

	2008	2009	2010	2011
White	75%	75%	80%	86%
Black	69%	61%	69%	90%
Econ Disadvantaged	49%	51%	61%	86%
Disabled	37%	24%	47%	44%

Highlights

• Low student to teacher ratio (Elementary 15:1, Secondary 22:1)
• Recognized Leader in technology integration. Recognized by Virginia Tech School of Education in 2007 for Teacher Blogging Initiative
• Good Technology ratio (1 device for every 2 students)
• G21 Project Based Learning Model
• Promethean ActivBoards at Middle/High School and Select Elementary Classrooms
• Mobile Device Deployment at Elementary and Secondary
• 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
• Enrichment opportunities through robotics teams, Young Explorers, Destination Imagination, and Artist-in-Residence program
• System and its programs praised by Expansion Management, Progressive Farmer, and Richmond Magazines
• 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. All Goochland County Public Schools provide special education, enrichment and gifted services.

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.

Advance Program Data

Type	2008-09	2009-10	2010-11
Adv Placement Test Taken	104/13.6%	97/12.7%	205/27.2%
Adv Placement Course Enrollment	124/16.2%	145/18.9%	210/27.8%
Dual Enrollment Courses Taken	117/15.3%	119/15.6%	86/11.4%
Governor's School Enrollment	15/2%	15/2%	16/2.1%