The Governor's School for the Arts is a regional secondary arts school sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education and the public school divisions of Chesapeake, Franklin, Isle of Wight County, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Southampton County, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Total Students
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Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
11 teachers
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
Student-Teacher Ratio
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14:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What schools are Governor's School For The Arts often compared to?
Governor's School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T Washington High School, Granby High School by visitors of our site.
What school district is Governor's School For The Arts part of?
Governor's School For The Arts is part of Governor's School For The Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Governor's School For The Arts located?
Governor's School For The Arts is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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