County program record

Newport News city, Virginia

1 public school district is geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

Virginia local plans for gifted education

Virginia requires every school division to identify gifted students and provide instructional services through a locally approved comprehensive plan.

What this means for families: The statewide requirement is consistent, but the program name, areas of identification, eligibility evidence, grade-level services, and delivery model are determined locally.

Coverage: K–12 in every school division
Last reviewed: September 4, 2026

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Official program research

Newport News City Public Schools

Gifted Services

Newport News combines early talent development, primary gifted pull-outs, gifted cluster sites, and a wide range of advanced secondary courses.

How services work: Explorer and Expedition develop talent in K–2; primary pull-outs and grade 3–8 cluster programs provide specialized instruction, followed by AP, IB, magnet, dual-enrollment, and Governor’s School options.

How students are identified: All second-graders are screened. Referrals from educators, families, counselors, administrators, or students are reviewed using aptitude tests, observations, family input, grades, and performance evidence.

Grades: K–12
Last reviewed: September 4, 2026

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Serving districts

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Newport News City Public SchoolsNCES LEA 5102640
69 sq miLocal program reviewed

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