The Discovery School Of Virginia
School Notes Overview:
The Discovery School Of Virginia for Boys and the Discovery School of Virginia for Girls serve young people who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and learning problems. The 318 acre boys program and 150 acre girls program are located on separate campuses in the rolling uplands of central Virginia. The Discovery Schools use a group problem-solving process and the natural environment to promote a student's overall positive development....
School Overview:
The Discovery School Of Virginia |
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| School Type | Alternative School | |
| School Membership(s) | State or regional independent school association | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1998 | |
| County | Buckingham County, VA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 68 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-boys | |
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 6 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 3 students | ||
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 3 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers | |
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | n/a | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 5 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $51,100 | |
| Head of School | Mark Mellusi | |
| Admissions Director | Don Williams | |
| Admissions Associate | Mike Forman | |
School Notes:
- The Discovery School Of Virginia for Boys and the Discovery School of Virginia for Girls serve young people who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and learning problems. The 318 acre boys program and 150 acre girls program are located on separate campuses in the rolling uplands of central Virginia. The Discovery Schools use a group problem-solving process and the natural environment to promote a student's overall positive development.
- Profile last updated: 07/13/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (23936) | School Zip (23936) |
(VA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 7,585 people | 7,077,888 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 12% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $29,167 | $55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 32 years old | 34 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (23936) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 75% / 25% | 66% / 34% |
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