Spotsylvania High School is a high school in Spotsylvania, Virginia. It serves the southern half of the Spotsylvania County

Spotsylvania County, Virginia

As of the census of 2000, there were 90,395 people, 31,308 households, and 24,639 families residing in the county. The population density was 226 people per square mile . There were 33,329 housing units at an average density of 83 per square mile...

. The Knights are the least densely populated of the schools in the area. The Army JROTC program for the Knight Battalion which consist of cadets from both Massaponax High School and Spotsylvania High School attend course here. The Knight Battalion as of 2008-2009 school year is an Honor Unit with Distinction.

About the building

Construction was started on the school in May, 1992 and occupied in January, 1994. The cost of the project was reported to be $23.7 million. A total of 75.5 acres (305,537.9 m²) were developed for the school. Within the building there is 257066 square feet (23,882.2 m²) of space. Total capacity is 1583 students in 79 classrooms. The auditorium can seat 1300, the gymnasium seats 2000, and the stadium seats 4000 people. Massaponax High School, built in 1998, was constructed from the same blueprint as Spotsylvania High School.

About the Administration

Mr. Davis is the current principal of Spotsylvania High School. His vision is supported by Lisa Andruss (assistant principal), Melvin "Buddy" Herndon (athletic director), and Edwina Smartt (head of guidance). The SAI (senior Army Instructer) is Lt. Col. Emerey.

Flex Program

The Flex Program is the only type of program that allows students to have a 50 mintute lunch in Spotsylvania County