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Henrico County Public Schools are among the best in the nation.
Henrico was first in the state two years in a row for schools
passing the Standards of Learning tests (SOLs). Nine Henrico
schools—the most in Virginia—have been recognized
since the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence program began
in 1982. Henrico has received ten National Association of
Counties awards.
Henrico County keeps abreast of technology. It has made the
largest order of computers to-date by a school district with
23,000 Dell laptops. This order will be enough for
every teacher and student in middle and high school.
Major technology initiatives already in place in Henrico County
include Satellite reception capability in each school, Institutional
Cable Television Network and television distribution systems
in each school, Library Automation Initiative Implementation,
and more.
Henrico County Public Schools' mission is to provide a nationally
recognized educational program and staff to help 21st century
students reach their full potential. They strive to develop
critical thinkers and lifelong learners who are committed
to their community and nation, and who have the personal integrity
to meet life's challenges.
Quality education extends well beyond the high school level. Henrico is in the midst of some of the country's best colleges and universities such as J. Sargeant Reynolds, Randolph-Macon College, University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Union University. The University of Virginia and The College of William & Mary are only one hour away. Not only do these nationally known universities offer unsurpassed liberal arts educations, they are training expert technicians to fill area high-tech positions. The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering was purposefully formed to meet the needs of the area's most cutting-edge technology firms that need highly skilled engineers, and there is also The Community College Workforce Alliance.
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