Amelia County High School

Amelia County High School (ACHS), part of the Amelia County Public Schools system, is a public high school located in Amelia Courthouse, Virginia, United States. ACHS serves over 500 students grades 9–12 to citizens within Amelia County.

Amelia County High School
Address
8500 Otterburn Road

Amelia
,
Virginia
23002

United States
Coordinates37°19′51.9″N 77°59′15.7″W
Information
School typePublic, high school
MottoExemplary Citizenship - Forward Thinking - Future Ready
School districtAmelia County Public Schools
SuperintendentDr. Lori Harper
PrincipalDr. John Ringstaff
Grades9–12
Enrollment538 (2022-23)[1]
 • Grade 9165
 • Grade 10147
 • Grade 11122
 • Grade 12104
LanguageAmerican English
CampusRural
Color(s)    Kelly Green & Gold
Athletics conferenceVirginia High School League
James River District
[2A - James River]
MascotRaider (Medieval Soldier)
RivalBuckingham High School
Feeder schoolsAmelia County Middle School
Websitehs.amelia.k12.va.us

History

In the 1960s, the school was formed with the combination of the all white Amelia High School and the all African American Russell Grove High School to make the new Amelia County High School. In addition to a new name, there was a new school song, new colors - green and gold - and a new mascot, The Raider.

Academics

ACHS ranks among the top 8,200 high schools in America, 180th in Virginia, and 23rd in the Richmond Mero Area. 17% of students take part in Advanced Placement classes. The graduation rate is 98%.[2]

Athletics

With an enrollment of roughly 578 as of 2016–2017, Amelia County High School plays in Group A of the Virginia High School League. The mascot for this high school is a raider and the school colors are green and gold. The raider is a medieval soldier, wearing armor and carrying a shield and javelin while riding a horse.[3] The school is part of the James River District in Southside Virginia.

Accountability

Amelia County High School is fully accredited. This means that school meets "the commonwealth's expectations for student learning in English, mathematics, and history/social science." A school can earn this accreditation based on its students test results and graduation rates.[4]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Amelia County High". Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  2. "Amelia County High School - Overview". usnews.com. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  3. "Home - Amelia County Public Schools". www.amelia.k12.va.us. Retrieved 2017-11-06.
  4. "Amelia County High - Virginia School Quality Profiles". Virginia School Quality Profiles. Retrieved 2017-11-06.


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