Amherst County High School
| Amherst County High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
139 Lancer Lane , 24521 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Founded | 1955 |
| School district | Amherst County Public Schools |
| Superintendent | William Wells and Dana Norman |
| Principal | Joey Crawford |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,262 (2016–17) |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Upscale Suburban |
| Colors | Maroon and gray |
| Athletics conference | Seminole District 4 Region III |
| Mascot | Lancer |
| Website | achs |
Amherst County High School is a public high school, grades 9–12, serving Amherst County, Virginia, United States. As the only high school in the county, it offers a comprehensive program from advanced (AP) classes to classes offered through a reciprocity program with local colleges that allow students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time. In addition to the academic program, the school has a comprehensive vocational-technical department that includes welding (offering certification), auto mechanics, LPN nursing (certification offered), EMT-B (certification offered), masonry, carpentry and agriculture.