Central State Hospital, originally known as the Central Lunatic Asylum, is a psychiatric hospital in Petersburg, Virginia, United States. It was the first institution in the country for "colored persons of unsound mind".
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2022
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr. often compared to?
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What grades does Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr. offer ?
Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr. part of?
Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr. is part of Central State Hospital School District.
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