Amherst County High School
School Overview
Amherst County High School is a public school located in Amherst, Virginia. It is a school in Amherst County Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 85% of students are proficient in Math learning and 83% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,185 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 108 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,185 students are attending Amherst County High School. By gender, there are 626 and 559 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Amherst County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 92 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 77 | 45 | 32 |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 92 | 52 | 40 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 108 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Amherst County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. 96.3% of teachers are certified. 97.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 108 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 104 | 96.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 3.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 2.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 296 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 12,160 Households |
| Population | 30,677 |
| Male | 15,290 |
| Female | 16,485 |
| Child Population | 8,528 |
| Total Housing Units | 14,190 Units |
| Average House Value | $155,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $728 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.80% |
| Average Household Income | $52,888 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.66% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Amherst County High School offers 21 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 208 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 180 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Amherst County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 21 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 208 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 6 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 74 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 178 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 180 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Amherst County Public Schools
In Amherst County Public Schools, 9 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.