NEWPORT NEWS & YORK COUNTY GOVERNOR'S HEALTH SCIENCE ACADEMY
Newport News & York County Governor's Health Science Academy is a public school that is part of the Newport News City Public Schools school district, located in Newport News, VA.
The Newport News & York County Governor’s Health Science Academy is a specialized academic program designed to provide high school students with an intensive, immersive education focused on the medical and healthcare fields. Located in Newport News, Virginia, the academy operates as a partnership between the Newport News and York County public school divisions and is often affiliated with local healthcare institutions. Its primary mission is to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and the professional medical environment, helping students gain the certifications, clinical knowledge, and hands-on experience necessary to pursue careers in nursing, medicine, allied health, and public health.
The curriculum is structured to be rigorous and career-oriented, offering students the opportunity to earn dual enrollment college credits and industry-recognized certifications while still in high school. Beyond standardized coursework, the program emphasizes experiential learning through partnerships with local hospitals and medical centers, allowing students to participate in internships, clinical rotations, and mentorships with healthcare professionals. By combining academic excellence with practical, real-world exposure, the academy serves as a launchpad for students seeking a competitive advantage in post-secondary medical programs and the broader healthcare workforce.
For more information, contact Newport News & York County Governor's Health Science Academy at (757) 283-7850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 283-7850
NEWPORT NEWS & YORK COUNTY GOVERNOR'S HEALTH SCIENCE ACADEMY is a public school in Newport News, VA. See other public other schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Career & Technical School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newport News City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- Not Reported
- Teachers:
- 3.17
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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.
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.