AMHERST COUNTY HIGH

Amherst County Public Schools
139 Lancer Lane
Amherst, VA 24521
1,260 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Amherst County High School, located in Amherst, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Amherst County Public Schools district. Situated on Lancer Lane, the school is home to the "Lancers" and maintains a comprehensive academic environment focused on preparing students for post-secondary success. The school offers a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities designed to foster both personal development and community engagement.

As a cornerstone of the local community, the school emphasizes student achievement through a blend of traditional classroom learning and athletic or club-based programs. Their digital presence provides students and families with resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. By maintaining a focus on regional educational standards, Amherst County High School aims to equip its student body with the skills and experiences necessary for college, career, and military readiness.
1,260
Total Students
88.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    847 (67.2 %)
  • Black
    215 (17.1 %)
  • Two or More
    124 (9.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    61 (4.8 %)
  • American Indian
    11 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Amherst County Public Schools
Phone: (434)946-2898
Website: http://achs.amherst.k12.va.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 88.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 994
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 9 335
Grade 10 330
Grade 11 301
Grade 12 294
Gender Ratio