GOOCHLAND HIGH

Goochland County Public Schools
3250A River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
890 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Goochland High School, located in Goochland, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Goochland County Public Schools district. Situated on a campus along River Road West, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment typical of its rural-suburban setting. The institution focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and career-technical education programs.

The school is deeply integrated into the Goochland community, emphasizing strong relationships between students, faculty, and local families. As a hub for the district, Goochland High prioritizes both student achievement and character development, aiming to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready for higher education or the workforce. By utilizing modern instructional practices and maintaining a supportive campus culture, the school continues to be a central pillar for academic and social growth in the Goochland area.
890
Total Students
61.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    623 (70.0 %)
  • Black
    130 (14.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    67 (7.5 %)
  • Two or More
    48 (5.4 %)
  • Asian
    19 (2.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Goochland County Public Schools
Phone: (804)556-5322
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 890
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 218
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 248
Grade 10 208
Grade 11 209
Grade 12 225
Gender Ratio