⚠️ Plus, avoid West Broad Street traffic this weekend
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Your guide to Richmond region school districts
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There are over a dozen school districts around the Richmond region. | Photo by RICtoday
The Greater Richmond Region has 16 school districts and 185,000+ students. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratio, tuition, and more (thanks to data from U.S. News & World Report) for the area’s major school districts. And don’t worry, there won’t be any homework.

Before we dive in, here are four fast facts about schools in the River City:
Richmond Public Schools
  • Number of schools: 45
  • Number of students: ~22,000
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • ~74% graduation rate
Henrico County Public Schools
  • Number of schools: 74
  • Number of students: 48,977
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • No. 31 school district in Virginia
  • 90% graduation rate
Chesterfield County Public Schools
  • Number of schools: 69
  • Number of students: ~60,840
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • No. 27 school district in Virginia
  • 91% graduation rate
Goochland County Public Schools
  • Number of schools: 5
  • Number of students: ~2500
  • Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
  • No. 12 school district in Virginia
  • 97% graduation rate
Hanover County Public Schools
  • Number of schools: 26
  • Number of students: ~17,000
  • Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
  • No. 36 school district in Virginia
  • 93% graduation rate
Hit the button below to see the stats for even more regional school districts.
11 MORE SCHOOL DISTRICTS

What is the average public school student to teacher ratio in the US?

A. 10:1
B. 15:1
C. 17:1
D. 25:1
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Friday, Feb. 10
  • Strange Love Valentine’s Market | Friday, Feb. 10-Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Studio Two Three, 3300 W. Clay St., Richmond | Free | Pick up something sweet from a local artisan at this pop-up shopping event.
  • “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” | Friday, Feb. 10 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $8 | You’ll never forget seeing this classic on the big screen.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Sunday, Feb. 12
  • Black History Month Celebration and Clean Up | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 12 p.m. | Black History Museum & Cultural Center, 122 W. Leigh St., Richmond | Free | Join Keep Virginia Cozy for a historical talk from Ana Edwards, followed by a neighborhood cleanup of Jackson Ward.
  • Galentine’s Day Market | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 12-5 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery , 2410 Ownby Ln., Richmond | Free | Support women-owned small businesses and shop for something for all the loves of your life.
  • “Mending Walls” Screening and Workshop | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 1-3 p.m. | Crossroads Art Center, 2016 Staples Mill Rd., Richmond | Free | Learn about the community mural project and participate in a workshop led by local artist Linda Hollett-Bazouzi.
Monday, Feb. 13
  • Dancing with the Stars: Live! | Monday, Feb. 13 | 8 p.m. | Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St., Richmond | $63+ | See your favorite pros and special guest stars light up the stage in Richmond.

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Choosing the right financial advisor is one of the most impactful decisions families make. | Photo by SmartAsset
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Weather
  • 66º | Mostly cloudy | 15% chance of rain
Traffic
  • Watch out if you’re traveling west on West Broad Street this weekend. Between Sheppard Street and Arthur Ashe Boulevard near Scott’s Addition, three lanes will be closed. There will be a detour down Monument Avenue set up; the Pulse will be unaffected. ⚠️
Closing
  • The Mill on MacArthur announced that it will close its doors on Sunday, Feb. 26. The Northside restaurant has been open for 12 years. The family-friendly spot specialized in American fare.
Civic
  • Jackson Ward residents and stakeholders are invited to a community event on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Calhoun Center. Attendees will receive updates on the plan to reconnect Jackson Ward and provide input at interactive stations. There will be three sessions starting at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m.
  • Parks and Recreation is hosting a meeting to update Richmonders on the new community center at Lucks Field. Head to the VCU Health Hub (1330 N. 25th St.) on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. for updates on the process.
Learn
  • Lasers, LEDs, and lenses — oh my. A new exhibition opens tomorrow at The Science Museum of Virginia. “Playing With Light” explores the physics of light with full-body, interactive experiences. It’s included with museum admission and will stay at the museum until Sunday, Aug. 20. 💡
Award
  • This year’s Richmond History Makers celebration will honor teachers in the Richmond region. The program, put on by The Valentine, will take place on Tuesday, March 7 at VUU’s Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center. Tickets are $50; all teachers can attend for free. 🍎
Try This
  • Now’s your best chance to be the Whitney Houston of The Diamond. Okay, maybe not that extreme — but if you’ve ever dreamed of singing the national anthem at a Squirrels game, send in an audition. 🎶
Number
  • $45,000. That’s how much the Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony will receive over the next three years from the Virginia Commission for the Arts. The funding from the special recognition grant will go towards the production of the new opera “Loving v. Virginia.” (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Sports
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Biking near the bridge 🚲

Check out the proposed bike lanes near the Nickel Bridge
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The Boulevard Bridge may cost 35 cents now, but it’s named for the initial five cent toll. | Photo by Konsciousimages
The Department of Public Works is evaluating adding bike infrastructure to State Route 161 on opposite sides of the Nickel Bridge.

Using funding from the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program, DPW would implement the project in two phases next year.

The plans for Phase I and Phase II have specific proposals for each stretch. The first phase would see bike lanes added on Westover Hills Boulevard, south of the bridge. In the second phase, bike lanes would begin on Park Drive and Blanton Avenue around Pump House Drive, running north to French Street.

DPW wants feedback from Richmonders. Take this survey by the end of February to share your thoughts.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Robin.

Editor’s pick: I love following any news of new bike lanes. If you could magically add a bike lane to any road in Richmond, which one would you pick? 🚲

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