Altavista High School

Altavista High School is a public high school in Altavista, Virginia, United States. Altavista High School and Middle School are under the same roof and, thus, go by the name Altavista Combined School (Grades 6–12). The current enrollment is estimated to be 700 students (6–12).[2] The mascot is the Colonel, and their teams are known as "The Colonels."[3] The school is a member of VHSL and competes with the Group A Dogwood District.[4]

This article is about the highschool in Altavista, VA, US. For other uses, see Alta Vista High School.
Altavista Combined School
Location
904 Bedford Avenue<

Altavista
,
Virginia
24517

United States
Information
TypePublic
Established1913
School districtCampbell County Public Schools
PrincipalRonald Proffitt
Faculty49.96 (FTE)[1]
Grades6 to 12
Enrollment663 (2017-18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio13.27[1]
Color(s)Orange & Black    
SloganNumber one, Colonel Country
Athletics conferenceVirginia High School League
Division A
A Dogwood District
SportsFootball, Volleyball, Cross Country, Marching Band, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, Track, Baseball, Softball, Forensics, Swim, A.C.E
MascotColonels
Team nameColonels, Lady Colonels
YearbookThe Nuntius
Websiteacs.campbell.k12.va.us

Athletics

Division A state championship titles:

  • Football: 2009, 2013, 2014
  • Volleyball: 2002
  • Boys Cross Country: 2010
  • Boys Basketball: 2004, 2013, 2014, 2015
  • Girls Basketball: 2004
  • Softball: 2009

Organizations

Forensics

Numerous state titles.

Nuntius yearbook
  • VHSL Trophy Class
  • Columbia Scholastic Press Association Silver Crown
  • Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Crown
  • National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker Finalist

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Altavista High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  2. "U.S. News & World Report". Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  3. "Altavista Colonel Athletics". Campbell County Public Schools. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
  4. "Dogwood District". dogwooddistrictva.org. Retrieved 16 July 2018.

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