Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science and Technology is a Governor's School in Grandin Court, Roanoke, Virginia, United States. RVGS is a magnet school with students from the Roanoke Valley and Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area districts.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
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Total Students
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Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
14 teachers
Year Founded
1985
Colors
Green, Maroon
School Rankings
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What school district is Roanoke Valley Governor's School part of?
Roanoke Valley Governor's School is part of Roanoke Valley Governor's School District.
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