Amelia County Public Schools
Amelia County Public Schools is a school district that serves Amelia County, Virginia in primary and secondary education. The district is headquartered in Amelia Courthouse. The district is led by superintendent is Dr. Lori Harper.
| Amelia County Public Schools | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 8740 Otterburn Rd Amelia Court House, VA 23002 Amelia County United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public, Rural |
| Motto | EXEMPLARY CITIZENSHIP — FORWARD THINKING — FUTURE READY |
| Grades | Pre-K-12 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Lori Harper |
| Governing agency | Virginia Department of Education |
| Schools | 3 |
| NCES District ID | 5100180 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 1,761 |
| Teachers | 108.21 |
| Student–teacher ratio | 16.27 |
| Athletic conference | Virginia High School League 2A James River District |
| Other information | |
| Website | Amelia County Public Schools |
The school district became desegregated in the 1960's after the Brown v. Board of Education supreme court case.
Schools
Elementary Schools (Pre-K-4)
- Amelia County Elementary School – Amelia Court House [1]
Middle Schools (5-8)
- Amelia County Middle School – Amelia Courthouse [2]
High Schools (9-12)
- Amelia County High School (Raiders) – Amelia Courthouse [3]
Alternative Schools
- Amelia-Nottoway Technical Center – Jetersville [4]
Former Schools
The basically all-black Russell Grove High School merged with Amelia County High School in the 1960's.
Finances
As of the 2016-2017 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was 19,834,000 as of 2016-2017.[7]
Demographics
| Ethnicity | % |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Transportation
ACPS Operates 36 different bus routes with a few routes that span into different counties.[9]
Other Activities
Amelia County High School competes in Class 2A of the James River District in the Virginia High School League.
References
- "Home". es.amelia.k12.va.us. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
- "Home". ms.amelia.k12.va.us. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
- "Home". hs.amelia.k12.va.us. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
- "Home". Home. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- "Russell Grove School". AfroVirginia. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- "ABOUT RGA". russell-grove. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- "Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for Amelia Co Pblc Schs". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- "ACS School District Profile 2014-18". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- "Transportation". www.amelia.k12.va.us. Retrieved 2021-01-20.