New Kent County Schools
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George W. Watkins Elementary School Grades: K-5 6501 New Kent Hwy Principal: |
Grades: 9-12 7501 Egypt Road Principal: Mailing Address: |
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Grades: 6-8 11825 New Kent Hwy Principal: Mailing Address: |
New Kent County Public School Facts:
- In 2011, of the 46 Richmond Region Public High Schools, New Kent High School was #6 in Math and #8 in English SOL scores. (Source: Virginia Department of Education)
- All New Kent County Public Schools are fully accredited.
- A new $42 million high school opened Fall 2008.
- In addition to the standard curriculum, New Kent High School offers a program of honors and advanced placement course work. A vocational education program provides many opportunities for students. Elective programs offer course work in the performing and visual arts, drama, and foreign language.
- Gifted and enrichment services are offered throughout the K-12 program. A comprehensive special education program is available throughout the division and offers specialized services to students with identified disabilities. Technology is incorporated in all schools.
- Since 2009, New Kent schools continue to increase scores and participation in advanced placement classes.
New Kent schools win place on AP Honor Roll
Richmond Times-Dispatch, 10.31.11
The New Kent County school system is one of fewer than 400 public school districts in the nation being honored by the College Board with a place on the second annual AP Honor Roll for simultaneously increasing access to Advanced Placement coursework while maintaining or increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or high on AP exams.
Since 2009, the New Kent school system increased the number of students participating in AP from 28 to 74, while improving the percentage of students earning AP Exam scores of 3 or higher from 57 percent in 2009 to 77 percent in 2011. The majority of U.S. colleges and universities grant college credit or advanced placement for a score of 3 or above on AP exams.
“On behalf of the School Board and our tremendously supportive parent community, I wish to express my admiration and appreciation to all those who made this tremendous achievement a reality,” said Superintendent Rick Richardson.
Nearby Private Schools
- New Bridge Academy – 5701 Elko Road, Sandston, VA 23150.
Kathy Muller (director) 737-7833 (within 1 mile) - Benedictine – 304 N. Sheppard Street, 342-1304
- Crossroads Christian School – 8319 Lee-Davis Road, 559-3878
- St. Catherine’s School – 6001 Grove Avenue, 288-2804
- St. Christopher’s – 711 St. Christopher’s Road, 282-3185
- Saint Gertrude High School – 3215 Stuart Avenue, 358-9114
- Maggie Walker Governors School – 1000 N. Lombardy Street, 354-6800
(not private but must be qualified and accepted)