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Albemarle High School

Mission

Damean Barfield

Albemarle High School (AHS) is a learning community that inspires all students to pursue their dreams and to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens in a global society. We promote the values of diversity, relationships, mutual respect, learning for all, and enthusiasm.

Values

Diversity • Relationships • Mutual Respect • Learning for All • Enthusiasm for Albemarle High School

A Successful Past, An Innovative Future

Founded in 1953 with 850 students, Albemarle High School, home of the Patriots, is a dynamic community of learners who exemplify our school values: Diversity, Relationships, Mutual Respect, Learning for All, and Enthusiasm for Albemarle High School.  AHS is located on a 40 acre campus that shares a boundary with Jack Jouett Middle School and Mary C. Greer Elementary School.  We anchor the county’s northern feeder pattern; in addition to Jouett, students who attend Mortimer Y. Sutherland and Jackson P. Burley Middle Schools usually become Patriots.  As the largest school in the ACPS system, AHS is able to offer a world-class array of educational opportunities to nearly 2,000 students who speak over 50 different first languages.

Academics

  • Albemarle High School is a diverse learning environment that provides opportunities to students and employees for personal, professional, and educational growth.
  • We believe every student can meet the high expectations set out by teachers, administrators, school division, and community.
  • We believe in teaching students using evidence-based research and demonstrating the value of continuous learning.
  • AHS believes in accountability and is committed to ending the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student.