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THE COUNTY
Chesapeake is an independent city in Virginia. As of July 2023, Chesapeake’s population is estimated at 253,261. Chesapeake became the second largest city in Virginia in 2020, and it continues to be one of the fastest growing cities in the region.
Chesapeake is located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area and is a very diverse city in which a few urban areas are located. Extending from the rural border with North Carolina to the harbor area of Hampton Roads adjacent to the cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, Chesapeake is located on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. It has miles of waterfront industrial, commercial and residential property.
ABOUT CHESAPEAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Chesapeake Public Schools serves as the public school division for the City of Chesapeake, Virginia, and is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, broad student opportunities, and strong community partnerships. As one of the larger school divisions in the Commonwealth, the Division educates close to 40,000 students across 47 schools and centers, serving learners from early childhood programs through high school.
The Division is supported by a substantial and diverse professional workforce. Chesapeake Public Schools employs approximately 6,938 full-time staff members and an additional 3,980 part-time employees who support daily operations, including substitutes, tutors, and athletic personnel. Together, these educators and support staff play a critical role in maintaining high-quality instruction and safe, effective learning environments.
Chesapeake Public Schools continues to allocate resources strategically to support both classroom instruction and student success. The Division operates with a total budget of $844,509,164, representing a combined investment of local, state, and federal funding. Total expenditures equate to approximately $16,463 per pupil, with a significant portion directed toward direct instructional services and student supports that enhance academic outcomes and overall student well-being.
The Division’s mission is to inspire, engage, and empower every learner to achieve their highest potential. This mission is realized through a comprehensive educational approach that emphasizes academic rigor, personalized learning experiences, and safe, supportive environments across all grade levels. Programmatic offerings and initiatives are intentionally designed to prepare students for success beyond graduation, whether in college, career, or civic life.
Students in Chesapeake Public Schools benefit from a wide range of academic and enrichment opportunities, including advanced coursework, career and technical education pathways, dual-enrollment partnerships with local colleges, International Baccalaureate (IB) programming, and specialized academies focused on science, medicine, and STEM fields. In addition to its traditional school settings, the Division operates a virtual school option for students in grades K-12, providing families with a flexible, high-quality online learning pathway aligned with Virginia’s academic standards. Athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular activities remain integral components of the Division’s commitment to educating the whole child.
Chesapeake Public Schools is deeply committed to supporting military-connected students and families. Reflecting this dedication, the Division is a 100 percent Purple Star school division and was the first school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia to earn this distinction. This recognition underscores the Division’s comprehensive approach to addressing the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of military-connected students through targeted supports, trained staff, and strong partnerships with military installations and community organizations.
Strong student outcomes reflect this comprehensive approach. Chesapeake Public Schools maintains an on-time graduation rate of 93.4 percent, underscoring the Division’s focus on student achievement and postsecondary readiness.
Chesapeake Public Schools actively engages parents, families, civic leaders, and community organizations as partners in education. These collaborative relationships strengthen academic programs, expand learning opportunities, and help ensure that all students are supported and positioned to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, visit www.cpschools.com.
Candidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirements should be directed to the Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 750-8190.
Candidates should not make contact with school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or gina@vsba.org.
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Eligibility Requirements for Virginia Superintendents
IMPORTANT NOTE: To be appointed as a superintendent in VIRGINIA, one must be listed on the “Eligible List of Division Superintendents” approved by the Virginia Board of Education. The Board of Education only meets eight or nine times per year which can cause delays in processing the applications for licensure. We encourage you to reach out ASAP to the Virginia Department of Education. For information regarding this list, contact the Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 750-8190.
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