Dear Atlantic City High School Family,
On behalf of the administrators, faculty and staff, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Atlantic City High School (ACHS).
ACHS is a unique, comprehensive state-of-the-art facility that serves a diverse student population from Atlantic City, Brigantine, Longport, Margate and Ventnor. The 450,000 square foot building school was opened in November of 1994. There are approximately 2500 students and a staff of 225. The facilities that contribute to its academic mission include a 750 seat theater, 50,000 volume library, a fully equipped TV and radio studio, a 48 seat distance learning lab, a science research lab and greenhouse, a graphics and communications lab, an electronic keyboard lab and eight fully equipped computer labs. The high school currently supports over 650 computers.
The athletic complex can accommodate all major NJSIAA sports, and includes an Olympic sized AAU swimming facility, ten tennis courts, a 2000 seat gymnasium, and a 5000 seat football and track stadium. In this facility, we pursue and achieve excellence in Academics, Attendance, Attitude, Athletics and Aesthetics.
The administrators and staff seek to give each student an education that challenges and stimulates their abilities, is relevant to the needs of our global society, and develops a love for learning.
It is our belief that the students of ACHS will continue their journey of being lifelong learners by establishing a partnership with our staff, parents and community. The staff at ACHS is driven by ambition and desire to provide our students with the skills, values, and work ethics so necessarily crucial in their pursuit of excellence. We believe the students of ACHS will grow to become productive citizens and play an integral role in helping our great country continue to move forward. We envision our school community making a concerted effort in creating a force of hope and a sense of optimism for our children. Through the commitment and nurturing of our teachers, the integrity and leadership provided by our administration, and the partnership with our parents, students and community, we will produce a model that will serve as a template for schools whose efforts are geared to meeting the standards of high-performing teachers and high-powered educators.
Oscar Torres
Principal