County program record

Petersburg 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

Official program research

Petersburg City Public Schools

STARS Gifted Education

STARS blends arts, technology, core academics, communication, creativity, and open-ended project work for Petersburg's gifted learners.

How services work: Students in grades 1–8 receive a weekly 60-minute pull-out plus classroom push-in support; high-school learners can use honors, dual enrollment, AP, and possible Governor's School placement.

How students are identified: Families, educators, administrators, peers, or students may refer. A committee reviews forms, work samples, grades, aptitude or universal-testing results, and teacher recommendations for placement the following school year.

Grades
1–12
Last reviewed
September 4, 2026

District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

  1. 22.72 sq miLocal program reviewed
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Eligibility, referrals, grade levels, deadlines, and program locations change. Always confirm decisions with the school district before acting. Bloomfield Academy is independent and is not affiliated with any district.

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