Amelia County High School, 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.
Serving 516 students in grades 9-12, Amelia County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amelia County High's attendance zone covers the entire school district and encompasses approximately 358.5 square miles around Amelia Court House, VA. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 13.5 miles and the furthest edge located 19.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amelia County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Amelia County High School's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
516 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amelia County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amelia County High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#948 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Kelly green
School Mascot
Raider (medieval Soldier)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amelia County High School's ranking?
Amelia County High School is ranked #948 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Amelia County High School often compared to?
Amelia County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amelia County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amelia County High School?
The graduation rate of Amelia County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Amelia County High School?
516 students attend Amelia County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Amelia County High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amelia County High School?
Amelia County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amelia County High School offer ?
Amelia County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Amelia County High School part of?
Amelia County High School is part of Amelia County School District.
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