GEREAU CENTER FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGY & CAREER EXPLORATION
Gereau Center for Applied Technology & Career Exploration is a public middle school that is part of the Franklin County Public Schools school district, located in Rocky Mount, VA with about 306 students. With about 22 teachers, Gereau Center for Applied Technology & Career Exploration has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Gereau Center for Applied Technology & Career Exploration, located in Rocky Mount, Virginia, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Franklin County Public Schools system. The center is designed to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and real-world application, primarily targeting middle-level students. By focusing on hands-on experiences, the school encourages pupils to investigate various career pathways early in their academic journeys, fostering both technical skills and professional interests in a supportive, resource-rich environment.
The curriculum at the Gereau Center is built around the philosophy of career exploration and technology integration. Through its diverse program offerings, the school provides students with early exposure to fields such as STEM, trades, and creative arts, allowing them to gain practical knowledge that extends beyond standard textbooks. By emphasizing experiential learning, the Gereau Center plays a vital role in helping Franklin County students make informed decisions about their future high school electives and long-term career aspirations.
For more information, contact Gereau Center for Applied Technology & Career Exploration at (540) 483-5446 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5446
http://www.frco.k12.va.us
GEREAU CENTER FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGY & CAREER EXPLORATION is a public school in Rocky Mount, VA with about 306 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Franklin County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 306
- Teachers:
- 22.83
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 306 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GEREAU CENTER FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGY & CAREER EXPLORATION is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.2%
- Black or African American
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.