Amelia County High School in Amelia Court House, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Amelia County High School is a rural public school in Amelia Court House, Virginia that is part of Amelia County School District. It serves 516 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.2:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

516 Students

39 Teachers

8500 Otterburn Rd

Amelia Court House, VA 23002 View local requests

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Amelia County High School Demographics

82%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

25%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Amelia County High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 18, 2026

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