Maggie Walker Governor's School
- Public, Magnet
- RICHMOND, VA
Magnet School
Maggie Walker Governor's School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- RICHMOND, VA
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 149 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade unavailable
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Administrationgrade A+
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade A minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A
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Maggie Walker Governor's School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
100%
Percent Proficient - Math
100%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1410
372 responses
Average ACT
33
144 responses
AP Enrollment
66%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$32,977
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,359
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$206,145
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 20 responsesPoll
90%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 20 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade unavailable
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
746
Free or Reduced Lunch
2%
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 21 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 21 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 21 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 25 responses88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 25 responses92%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 25 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
No data available
National
$12,239100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 23 responses70%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 23 responses100%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 23 responsesMaggie Walker Governor's School Reviews
Rating 4.39 out of 5 149 reviews
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MLWGS is a wonderful place, and I could not have made a better decision than to come here. The teachers are so talented and engaging, and they make learning truly enjoyable. Contrary to popular belief, MLWGS isn't only good for its international studies or social studies classes—it has fantastic STEM and arts programs, as well, and the students have really diverse passions and strengths. What we DO have in common is that most of us are nerds... but our athletic programs are fantastic, and our football team is undefeated (lol)! If you're the type of student who likes challenging yourself with rigorous classes and expanding your worldview through exploring various extracurriculars (from Quiz Bowl to Bhangra), this is the school for you, and you will find students and faculty who share your interests and are willing to support you in all of your undertakings. And don't be scared off by rumors about the rigor—the workload is super manageable, and teachers are really understanding.
Though this is titled a school for "Government and International Studies," a wide variety of quality courses are offered, and the freedom given to students fosters a positive environment. The diversity of clubs promotes awareness and encourages student expression, and the academic path is very open to exploring and choosing! I would never regret choosing Maggie Walker.
Maggie Walker has built excellent academic resources and course selection over the years. Despite it being a small school, I often find myself impressed at the array of resources available for each student to explore their interests. Their faculty and staff continue to show a spirit of support for the overall success of their students with extensive counseling, college prep, and scholarship opportunities. However, there is a prevalent competitive and pretentious spirit amongst the students of Maggie Walker. Many students prioritize getting the perfect grade above their own well-being, and will look down upon the students who do not do the same. Though the faculty are very supportive in many ways, this is one area that they tend to be apathetic about. Overall, Maggie Walker is a great school that upholds its reputation for excellent college prep.