APPOMATTOX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Appomattox County High is a public high school that is part of the Appomattox County Public Schools school district, located in Appomattox, VA with about 700 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, Appomattox County High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Appomattox County High at (434) 352-7146 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7146
APPOMATTOX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Appomattox, VA with about 700 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Appomattox County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 700
- Teachers:
- 54.33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 700 students
- White
- 66.1%
- Black or African American
- 23.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.