publichighGrade 9-12

Amherst County High

139 Lancer Lane, Amherst, VA 24521, United States

+1 (434) 946-2898

http://achs.amherst.k12.va.us

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Amherst County High Overview

About This School

Amherst County High is a public high in Amherst, Virginia, serving 1,240 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 86 teachers with an average salary of $57,444 and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Guidance services are provided through a ratio of 248 students per counselor. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The student body is 66% White, 18% Black, 9% Two or More Races, and 5% Hispanic.

1,240

Total Students

Grade 9-12

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

86 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Amherst County

Students per Counselor

248:1

Amherst County High Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.4:1

State Avg: 13.3:1

248

Students per Counselor

Amherst County High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$57,444

City Avg: $57,444

State Avg: $66,502

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor248:1

Amherst County High Student Demographics

Student Body

50.81%

Male

49.19%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,240 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White66.45%

Hispanic4.84%

Asian0.24%

Black18.47%

Two or More Races8.87%

Native American0.97%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amherst County High

Q: What is Amherst County High?

A: Amherst County High is a high public located in Amherst.

Q: How many students attend Amherst County High?

A: Amherst County High has approximately 1,240 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst County High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Amherst County High is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Amherst County High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Amherst County High - Amherst, VA

Quick Facts about Amherst County High
School Name	Amherst County High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	139 Lancer Lane, Amherst, VA 24521, Amherst, VA
County	Amherst County
Phone	+1 (434) 946-2898
Total Students	1,240
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	86
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst County High

What is Amherst County High?

Amherst County High is a high public located in Amherst.

How many students attend Amherst County High?

Amherst County High has approximately 1,240 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst County High?

The student-teacher ratio at Amherst County High is 14:1.

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