Goochland High School

Goochland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3250A River Rd W,  Goochland, VA
Goochland County Public Schools
4.0
3.8
846 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Mike Newman
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
580
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
70.2%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
286:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
70%
Black
14.6%
Hispanic
7.5%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University 314 Students
University of Virginia 231 Students
Virginia Tech 219 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 216 Students
Longwood University 135 Students
George Mason University 123 Students
William & Mary 114 Students
Old Dominion University 112 Students
University of Richmond 87 Students
Christopher Newport University 86 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 87 Students
Nursing 74 Students
Psychology 70 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Biology 46 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Criminology 30 Students
Marketing 28 Students
Engineering 22 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 126 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/29/2025
I am a Senior at Goochland High School and I am also in the school's ACA program partnered with Reynolds Community College. Being in ACA has made me very prepared for my future college career.
4.0 Senior
6/8/2024
Goochland High School boasts great academics and plenty of opportunities for students to engage with the curriculum. Although, there is a high turnover rate for teachers due to low staff incentives.
3.0 Freshman
3/23/2024
personally, i like my school. the facilities and education are fine. however the faculty and students at this school can be horrid. the education experiences they offer are amazing. i highly recommend them for the opportunities and education level, however safety rating is at a low. i never really feel safe in the building.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/16/2024
It really was just a sucky experience to visit this High school and ill never take my student here again
5.0 other
5/26/2023
The teachers really care about their students, they are always ready to help and commit extra time to a struggling student.
4.0 parent
11/14/2022
schools is kinda sus kinda impostor but overall pretty good
3.0 student
12/10/2018
my experience has been OK so far but there has been a lot of bullying and not enough help throughout the student body. I have one more year and I hope that you will be better than it has been but as a student who is upper middle class I feel like the school only favors to rich people and people who...

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Goochland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Goochland, VA, in the Goochland neighborhood, and is served by the Goochland County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 846 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Goochland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $583,589. Discover additional schools in the area, like Goochland Middle School, Goochland Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Goochland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Goochland High School.

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