The specialty center process is moving forward. Students must submit their intent to attend or remain on a waitlist by Friday, April 3. Candidates who were selected or waitlisted will receive additional information by email during the week of March 30 regarding virtual opportunities to connect with specialty centers. Where applicable, invitations from the waitlist will be made between April 13-20.
Each HCPS high school is home to at least one specialty center, offering Henrico County students choices to focus their learning experiences. The centers offer advanced courses to students who have clear interests and specific educational and career goals. Attending a specialty center is an opportunity to concentrate on a specialized interest while completing a rigorous college-preparatory program.
Rising ninth-graders may apply to one or more of our Henrico County Public Schools Specialty Centers. Each specialty center has specific requirements and testing as part of the admissions process. Informational sessions are held each fall for the following school year.
Transportation is arranged from the neighborhood bus stop, using the student’s home address, and provided to each center or school. The transportation page includes detailed information about transportation for students attending specialty centers or alternative schools. Students must register by completing a School Bus Request Form (PDF).
To find out more about each specialty center, click on the center of your choice, or contact the counselor at your school.
- Applicant Process
- Information Sessions
- Open House Schedule
- Application Timeline
- Applications
- Private School Testing
HCPS Grade 8 Student Applicant Process
Henrico Resident Non-HCPS Student Applicant Process
Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage
8301 Hungary Spring Road
Henrico, Va. 23228
Phone: 804-756-3020
Terrie Allsbrooks – Principal
Debra Bishop – Associate
Directions to Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage
Advanced Career Education Center at Highland Springs
100 Tech Drive
Highland Springs, Va. 23075
Phone: 804-328-4075
Dr. Emily Loving – Principal
Jeri Baskerville – Associate
Directions to Advanced Career Education Center at Highland Springs
Advance College Academy Business Administration
Highland Springs High School
15 S. Oak Avenue
Highland Springs, Va. 23075
Contact: Allen Riddle, 804-328-4000
Directions to Advance College Academy Business Administration
Advance College Academy Social Sciences
J.R. Tucker High School
2910 Parham Road
Henrico, Va. 23294
Contact: Sheralyne Tierseron 804-527-4600 ext. 3039
Directions to Advance College Academy Social Sciences
Center for the Arts
Henrico High School
302 Azalea Ave.
Henrico, Va. 23227
Contact: Dr. Stephanie L. Poxon 804-228-2718
Directions to Center for the Arts
Center for Communications and Media Relations
Varina High School
7053 Messer Road
Henrico, Va. 23231
Contact: Heidi Craft 804-226-3139
Directions to Center for Communications and Media Relations
Center for Education and Human Development
Glen Allen High School
10700 Staples Mill Road
Glen Allen, Va. 23060
Contact: Ryan M. Conway 804-501-3329
Directions to Center for Education and Human Development
Center for Engineering
Highland Springs High School
15 S. Oak Ave.
Highland Springs, Va. 23075
Contact: Billy W. Batkins 804-328-4073
Directions to Center for Engineering
Center for the Humanities
Hermitage High School
8301 Hungary Spring Road
Henrico, Va. 23228
Contact: Bruce Marr 804-756-3017
Directions to Center for the Humanities
Center for Information Technology
Deep Run High School
4801 Twin Hickory Road
Glen Allen, Va. 23059
Contact: Lynne M. Norris 804-364-8027
Directions to Center for Information Technology
International Baccalaureate Programs
Henrico High School
302 Azalea Ave.
Henrico, Va. 23227
Contact: Priscilla Biddle, 804-228-2745
Directions to International Baccalaureate Program at Henrico High School
J.R. Tucker High School
2910 Parham Road
Henrico, Va. 23294
Contact: Ellie Harper, 804-967-2320
Directions to International Baccalaureate Program at J.R. Tucker High School
International Baccalaureate Programs Office
April Craver 804-261-6440
Center for Leadership, Government and Global Economics
Douglas S. Freeman High School
8701 Three Chopt Road
Henrico, Va. 23229
Contact: Robert F. Peck 804-673-3700
Directions to Center for Leadership, Government and Global Economics
Todd Allen Phillips Center for Medical Sciences
Mills E. Godwin High School
2101 Pump Road
Henrico, Va. 23238
Contact: Kelly Ostrom 804-750-2600
Directions to Todd Allen Phillips Center for Medical Sciences
Center for Spanish Language and Global Citizenship
J.R. Tucker High School
2910 Parham Road
Henrico, Va. 23294
Contact: Susan Hester 804-527-4618
Directions to Center for Spanish Language and Global Citizenship
