Jamestown High School

Jamestown High School is a public secondary school located in James City County, Virginia, just outside Williamsburg, Virginia. The school was opened in 1997, becoming the second of three high schools in the county. It is part of Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and is located on 3751 John Tyler Highway. As of 2013, there are 1,211 students enrolled at Jamestown.HistoryJamestown High School opened its doors in 1997 with the first student body consisting of Lafayette High School students and various, local middle school graduates. Although the high school is located in Williamsburg, its name is derived from the Jamestown Settlement located nearby. In 2007, Jamestown High School was replaced as the newest school within the district by Warhill High School, which was constructed out of necessary relief for population overcrowding. Some students from Jamestown, as well as Lafayette High School and local middle schools made up the first student body there.CurriculumThe curriculum is based on standards set by the Virginia Board of Education. Jamestown participates in the AVID program to facilitate preparation for college. Jamestown offers 19 Advanced Placement classes. These include Biology, Calculus AB & BC, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, French, German, Human Geography, Latin, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics 1 & 2, Psychology, Spanish, Studio Art, US Government, and US History. Students can also take additional AP classes online via Virtual Virginia.