Maggie L. Walker Governor's School

Maggie L. Walker Governor's School
1000 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA 23220
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School Overview
Maggie L. Walker Governor's School (MLWGS) is a prestigious, regional public magnet high school located in Richmond, Virginia. It serves as a specialized center for government and international studies, drawing high-achieving students from various surrounding school districts. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, which emphasizes an interdisciplinary curriculum, advanced placement coursework, and a strong focus on global perspectives, foreign languages, and technology.

Beyond its academic reputation, the school is housed in a historic building that originally served as the Maggie L. Walker High School, a landmark in African American education. Today, the institution fosters a unique, collaborative culture where students are encouraged to engage in extensive extracurricular activities, research projects, and community service. By maintaining high admissions standards and a mission centered on preparing students for leadership in a global society, MLWGS remains one of the most competitive and highly ranked educational institutions in the state.
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Not applicable
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Maggie L. Walker Governor's School
Phone: (804)354-6800
Website: http://www.mlwgs.com
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NSLP Participation:1 No
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* 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.

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