Amelia County High

Amelia County Public Schools
8500 Otterburn Rd
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
516 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Amelia County High School, located at 8500 Otterburn Rd in Amelia Court House, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Amelia County. As a community-centered school, it focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and vocational opportunities. The school functions as the hub of the district's high school programming, emphasizing a commitment to student growth, faculty collaboration, and the development of essential life skills within a rural Virginia setting.

The institution prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and academic initiatives. By leveraging its position within the Amelia County Public Schools system, the high school works to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and real-world application. Overall, Amelia County High School remains dedicated to maintaining a strong connection with the local community while striving to uphold state educational standards and prepare its graduates for the challenges of college and the workforce.
516
Total Students
35.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    332 (64.3%)
  • Black
    85 (16.5%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (9.9%)
  • Two or More
    45 (8.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Amelia County Public Schools
Phone: (804)561-2101
Website: http://hs.amelia.k12.va.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 428
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 156
Grade 10 123
Grade 11 137
Grade 12 100
Gender Ratio