Established in 1998, The Commonwealth Governor’s School (CGS) is an Academic Year Governor’s School based on a school-within-a-school model. This half-day program utilizes real-time interactive technology, field experiences, and team teaching to create a regional community of learners.
Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford students are offered a rigorous program of study that emphasizes interaction with other talented students in the region.
Students from twelve participating high schools attend one of six CGS sites.
3rd largest Governor's School in the Commonwealth of Virginia (19 total)
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AP Tests taken in 12 Subject Areas!
88%
Scored 3+
on the AP exam
63%
Scored 4 or 5
on Ap Exams
$4.2+ Million
Scholarships Awarded to our 144 Class of 2026 Graduates

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Serving the Virginia Commonwealth Counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford.
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11th grade CGS field experience - Social Studies
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4:30pm CGS Gov Board Meeting
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10th grade CGS field experience - Social Studies
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