CodeRVA Regional High School

What CodeRVA Regional High School does

CodeRVA Regional High School is a regional public magnet high school located in Richmond, Virginia, that provides computer science-focused education to students from 15 partnering school divisions across central Virginia, including Amelia, Charles City, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights City, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Hanover, Henrico, Hopewell City, New Kent, Petersburg City, Powhatan, Prince George, Richmond City, and Sussex. The school serves rising 9th graders with interest in computer science through a blended learning model that combines Canvas LMS-based online coursework with face-to-face instruction, virtual breakout sessions, and daily Personalized Learning Time blocks. Curriculum offerings include AP Computer Science A and Principles, Python, Java, Web Development, Game Design, Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Network Systems, Hardware and Networking, and Graphic Arts, supplemented by dual enrollment courses through J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College that enable students to pursue an Associate Degree in Computer Science alongside their high school diploma.

The school's technology infrastructure integrates Canvas for learning management, PowerSchool for student information, SchoolMint for lottery-based application processing, MySchoolBucks for payment processing, and Parchment for transcript services. All 11th and 12th graders participate in a Work-Based Learning Program providing up to 360+ hours of internship experience with business partners. CodeRVA has cultivated a network of 21+ business and community partners including Capital One, CarMax, AWS, Meta, Roblox, Mozilla, Cisco AppDynamics, VCU, and rvatech to support internship placements, mentorship, and career pathways. The school is governed by a Regional School Board and operates as a public institution under Virginia Department of Education oversight.

As a public regional magnet school, CodeRVA does not charge tuition and is funded through state and local allocations from its 15 partnering school divisions. The only direct charges to families are ancillary fees including a $35 yearbook purchase and a $100 donation for retired laptops, with fee waivers available for families experiencing economic hardship. Student enrollment is administered through a lottery-based selection process via the SchoolMint application system, with Henrico County Public Schools serving as the administrative host division. The school was established to address over 36,000 unfilled computer-science-related positions in Virginia and operates under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Kume Goranson, who has held the role since January 2020.

Name

CodeRVA Regional High School

Legal name

CodeRVA Regional High School

Website

https://coderva.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CodeRVA Regional High School is a tuition-free regional public magnet high school in Richmond, Virginia, serving rising 9th graders from 15 partner school divisions through a blended learning curriculum focused on computer science, dual enrollment with J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, and 360+ hour work-based learning internships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Text-Based Programming (Python, Java, C/C++) (EDAMACAB)

Keywords

• Computer science education
• Magnet high school
• Blended learning programs
• Dual enrollment courses
• STEM career preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CodeRVA Regional High School is a regional public magnet high school in central Virginia offering computer science-focused education through a blended learning model. Students enroll through a lottery-based application process from 15 partnering school divisions and pursue a Virginia high school diploma, optional Associate's Degree via J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College dual enrollment, industry certifications, and up to 360+ hours of work-based learning internships.

Product overview

CodeRVA Regional High School is a regional public magnet high school offering a blended learning educational program focused on computer science and coding. The school's core product is its Blended Learning Model combining online coursework via Canvas LMS with face-to-face virtual breakout sessions, supplemented by daily Personalized Learning Time. The curriculum is organized around three main pillars: Computer Science courses (including AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, Programming with Python, Web Development, Game Design, and Cybersecurity tracks), Dual Enrollment opportunities through J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College leading to an Associate's Degree, and Work-Based Learning featuring on-site internships for juniors and seniors providing up to 360 hours of practical IT experience. Students can also access World Languages through Virtual Virginia's online platform. The program prepares graduates for both college pathways and direct entry into the technology workforce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CodeRVA Computer Science Magnet High School Program
• Dual Enrollment Program
• Associate's Degree Pathway in Computer Science
• Work-Based Learning / Internship Program
• World Languages Program (Virtual Virginia)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Henrico County Public SchoolscoreOthers · 1 January 2016Administrative home school division for CodeRVA. Henrico Schools posts all CodeRVA vacancies and manages certain administrative functions including the online school payment system.
• AltriaminorOthersBusiness partner supporting CodeRVA's mission to prepare students for computer science careers. Nature of partnership includes internship and career pathway opportunities.
• AWSmoderateTechnology or IntegrationAmazon Web Services partnership providing cloud computing technology resources and expertise supporting computer science education at CodeRVA.
• Bryant=StrattonmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerBryant & Stratton College partnership providing educational pathway and potential credit transfer opportunities for CodeRVA graduates.
• Capital OnecoreOthersMajor financial technology partner providing internship opportunities, mentorship, career exploration, and workforce development support for CodeRVA students.
• CarMaxmoderateOthersBusiness partner providing internship and career pathway opportunities in technology for CodeRVA students.
• ChamberRVAminorOthersRegional chamber of commerce partner connecting CodeRVA with the broader business community and workforce development initiatives.
• Cisco AppDynamicsmoderateTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing expertise and potentially application monitoring tools supporting the school's technology infrastructure and education.
• CodeVAmoderateOthersRegional computer science education nonprofit partner supporting coding education and resources for students.
• Dominion EnergyminorOthersBusiness partner providing internship and career pathway opportunities for CodeRVA students.
• Founders MarkminorOthersLocal startup/tech company partner providing mentorship and career exploration opportunities.
• Maxx PotentialmoderateOthersTechnology consulting firm partner providing internship opportunities and tech career mentorship.
• MetamoderateOthersTechnology company partner providing career pathway opportunities and potentially industry exposure for students.
• MozillaminorOthersOpen source technology partner providing exposure to web technologies and potentially curriculum resources.
• RobloxmoderateTechnology or IntegrationGaming and development platform partner providing opportunities related to game design curriculum and career pathways.
• rvatechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional technology council partner connecting CodeRVA with Richmond's tech ecosystem, workforce development initiatives, and industry partnerships.
• ShockoemoderateOthersLocal software development company partner providing internship opportunities and tech career mentorship.
• Singlestone ConsultingminorOthersTechnology consulting partner providing career exploration and mentorship opportunities.
• Startup VirginiamoderateOthersStartup ecosystem organization connecting CodeRVA students with Virginia's entrepreneurship and tech startup community.
• Unboxed TechnologyminorOthersTechnology company partner providing internship and career pathway opportunities.
• VCU Center for Creative EconomycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirginia Commonwealth University partnership providing connections to creative and technology industries, potential mentorship, and pathway to higher education.
• VCU da Vinci Center for InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirginia Commonwealth University partnership providing innovation-focused connections, interdisciplinary opportunities, and pathway to VCU programs.
• J. Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college partner enabling dual enrollment courses and Associate Degree pathway for CodeRVA students in computer science and related fields.
• Virtual VirginiacoreTechnology or IntegrationVirginia Department of Education online learning platform partner providing world language courses and other online elective options for CodeRVA students.
• Henrico Public SchoolscoreOthersThe school division that serves as CodeRVA's administrative home, posting career opportunities and managing various school support systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Codecademy: Online interactive platform teaching programming languages including Python, Java, and web development. Comparable curriculum overlap with CodeRVA's CS course offerings, though Codecademy focuses on adult/self-directed learners rather than K-12 cohort-based instruction.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Public Schools: National network of public charter schools serving underserved communities with college-prep focus. Comparable as a large-scale public education network addressing equity in access to rigorous schooling, though broader than CodeRVA's CS specialization.
• Khan Academy: Large-scale free online education platform offering computer science and programming courses. Represents the broad incumbent in self-directed online learning that competes for student time and shapes parental expectations of CS education delivery.
• Code.org: National nonprofit providing K-12 computer science curriculum and teacher training at massive scale. Represents the broad CS-education incumbent whose free curriculum and advocacy shape the market CodeRVA operates in and competes against for student attention.

Direct peers

• Chesapeake Bay Governor's School: Virginia regional governor's school serving multiple divisions with a STEM focus. Operates under the same regional public magnet governance concept as CodeRVA and serves as a structural peer for consortium-based STEM education delivery.
• Maggie L. Walker Governor's School: Regional public governor's school in the Richmond metro area serving multiple divisions. Operates the same regional consortium magnet model as CodeRVA, with similar governance structure and selective admissions — the closest geographic peer for programming and operational comparison.
• North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics: State-supported residential STEM high school with a focus on advanced science and mathematics. Comparable as a public, mission-driven STEM secondary institution with rigorous admissions and strong industry/university partnerships.
• BASIS Charter Schools: Network of STEM-focused public charter schools with rigorous college-prep curricula including computer science. Comparable in academic intensity and STEM emphasis to CodeRVA, though operating as a multi-state charter network rather than a single regional consortium.
• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology: Virginia's flagship regional STEM magnet high school serving multiple Northern Virginia school divisions. Highly comparable public magnet model focused on STEM/CS, with selective admissions and strong college outcomes — a benchmark CodeRVA operates alongside within the same state.
• CodeVA: Virginia-based nonprofit focused on K-12 computer science education and listed as a CodeRVA partner. Highly comparable mission of expanding CS access across Virginia schools and an adjacent operating model for CS education delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/coderva
• Instagraminstagram.com/CodeRVA1
• Xtwitter.com/CodeRVA1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coderva-regional-high-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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