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Public Education: K - 12

 

The Williamsburg-James City County Public School System consistently receives superior ratings in national reports. Businesses are encouraged to get involved with schools to help ensure that graduates are ready to go to work.

 

Williamsburg/James City Co Public Schools

	2006-07	2007-08*	2008-09*	2009-10*
Elementary School Enrollment	4,218	4,339	4,506	4,653
Middle School Enrollment	2,335	2,442	2,474	2,463
Secondary School Enrollment	3,158	3,270	3,384	3,531

*projected

 

Spending per student, $8,126 total, $6,095 instructional
Teacher-Student ratio of 1:20 and 1:25 in elementary and secondary schools, respectively

 

Test results

• 87% - 7th Grade Standard Achievement Test Results
• 21.23 ACT Average Score; 1059 SAT Average Score
• 2 Merit Scholarships awarded to W-JCC students in 2004-05
• 86% of High School Seniors attend College; 12% enter the labor market

 

W-JCC has mandatory Competency Testing for High School Graduation W-JCC offers tech prep programs, as well as one vocational high school.

 

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