Amelia County High School
High school in Amelia, Virginia, United States
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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 | |
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8500 Otterburn Road , 23002 United States 37°19′51.9″N 77°59′15.7″W | |
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| School type | Public, high school |
| Motto | Exemplary Citizenship - Forward Thinking - Future Ready |
School district | Amelia County Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Lori Harper |
Principal | Jennifer Ramey |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 538 (2022-23)[1] |
| • Grade 9 | 165 |
| • Grade 10 | 147 |
| • Grade 11 | 122 |
| • Grade 12 | 104 |
| Language | American English |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Kelly Green & Gold |
Athletics conference | Virginia High School League James River District [2A - James River] |
| Mascot | Raider (Medieval Soldier) |
| Rival | Buckingham High School |
Feeder schools | Amelia County Middle School |
| Website | hs |
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. 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 Metro 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
- Monte Kennedy, former MLB player (New York Giants)
