Appomattox County High

Appomattox County Public Schools
198 Evergreen Avenue
Appomattox, VA 24522
731 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Appomattox County High School, located in the town of Appomattox, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding county. As a central fixture of the community, the school is known for fostering a small-town atmosphere while providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school takes pride in its heritage, often reflecting the historic significance of the region, and emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty and staff focus on the individual development of its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Appomattox County High School is deeply integrated into the local culture through a variety of extracurricular activities, including robust athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. These programs are central to school spirit and community engagement, helping to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world collaboration. By maintaining strong ties to the families and businesses in Appomattox, the school serves not only as a place of instruction but as a foundational pillar for the youth of the county.
731
Total Students
52.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    464 (63.5%)
  • Black
    164 (22.4%)
  • Two or More
    73 (10.0%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (4.1%)
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: Appomattox County Public Schools
Phone: (434)352-7146
Website: http://www.acpsweb.net/o/achs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 561
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 9 214
Grade 10 184
Grade 11 174
Grade 12 159
Gender Ratio