Amherst County High School
Amherst County High School is a suburban public high school, grades 9–12, serving Amherst County, Virginia, USA. As the only high school in the county, it offers a comprehensive program from advanced (AP) classes to classes offered through a reciprocity program with local colleges that allow students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time. In addition to the academic program, the school has a comprehensive vocational-technical department that includes welding (offering certification), auto mechanics, LPN nursing (certification offered), EMT-B (certification offered), masonry, carpentry and agriculture.[2]
| Amherst County High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
139 Lancer Lane , 24521 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Founded | 1955 |
| School district | Amherst County Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. Rob Arnold and Dr. William Wells |
| Principal | Derrick Brown |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,262 (2016-17)[1] |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Maroon and gray |
| Athletics conference | Seminole District 4 Region III |
| Mascot | Lancer |
| Rival | Heritage High School George Washington High School-Danville, VA E.C. Glass High School |
| Website | achs.amherst.k12.va.us/index.php |
References
- "Amherst County High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
- "Amherst High School". Amherst County Public Schools. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- "Amherst County High School". Trulia. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
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