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Amherst County High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
139 Lancer Ln,
Amherst, VA
Amherst County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Haywood Hand
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
96%
Niche Grade
B-
C+
B
B-
B-
B-
A-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
550
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
58.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
239:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
67.2%
Black
17.1%
Two or more races
9.8%
Hispanic
4.8%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University
139 Students
University of Virginia
119 Students
Liberty University
106 Students
University of Lynchburg
102 Students
Longwood University
90 Students
Virginia Tech
86 Students
Central Virginia Community College
85 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University
80 Students
Radford University
75 Students
Old Dominion University
72 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
65 Students
Psychology
55 Students
Biology
38 Students
Business
32 Students
Computer Science
19 Students
Criminology
18 Students
Education
18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
17 Students
Political Science and Government
16 Students
Engineering
15 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/31/2022
It is a nice school with pretty nice people. There are both good and bad teachers/classes but overall it can be a pretty fun environment. The political background with the students can be very diverse.
11/17/2021
I have loved my time at amherst county high school. The administration and teachers have done an amazing job keeping their students safe from covid and also having mental health check ins when needed. Amherst County High School has definitely started improving in my time at the school.
3/8/2021
I loved the atmosphere that the faculty have created. They made it very easy and fun to learn and answer any questions that you may have.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/22/2023
Amherst County High School is not a proper Hight School for students, I am a 10th grade student that has experienced racism disrespectfulness from teachers' administrators and some staff. I do NOT recommend this school at all.
6/27/2012
I graduated from Amherst County High School in 2005. I thouroughly enjoyed my time at Amherst. The teachers and staff at the school were very helpful day in and day out. Most teachers welcomed questions and were very available if more help was needed outside of the classroom. I played sports while a...
11/16/2010
I have lots of friends whose children go to Amherst and they have nothing but the nicest things to say about this school. They love the administration and feel their kids are getting and have had the best education. I asked these questions because I am a booster member and have great concerns for th...
2/26/2010
My child is a student at ACHS. I have spent a lot of time comparing the high school to the surrounding school systems. ACHS is performing very well in the area of SOL testing and accreditation. The test scores surpassed many of the city schools. The school offers advanced classes, AP courses, Early...
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Amherst County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Amherst, VA and is served by the Amherst County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,243 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Amherst County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Amherst Middle School, Amherst Elementary School, Central Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Amherst has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Amherst County High School.