Midlothian High School is in the Midlothian section of unincorporated Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. Midlothian High School is one of ten secondary schools in Chesterfield County Public Schools.
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History
The original Midlothian High School was located on Route 60 (Midlothian Turnpike) in the village of Midlothian 14.1 miles west of Richmond, Virginia. The high school became accredited in 1924, graduating 3 students that year. A new high school located at 401 Charter Colony Parkway opened for the 1984–85 school year, leaving the original Midlothian High School to become Midlothian Middle School.
Academics
Midlothian High School offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Dual Enrollment (DE) courses from Brightpoint Community College, and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses to its students.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program has been a specialty center at Midlothian High School since 2001. This program is one of the thirteen specialty centers in Chesterfield County. If accepted into the program, students are placed in honors/AP classes during their freshman and sophomore years in preparation for the more rigorous IB classes they will take in their junior and senior years.
Notable alumni
John Donley Adams, attorney, politician, 2017 Republican candidate for Attorney General of Virginia
Richard Kelly, director and writer of Donnie Darko
Chris LaCivita, political consultant
Aimee Mann, singer, songwriter, member of rock group 'Til Tuesday
Lucas Pope, video game developer, Papers, Please
Dan Richards, professional wrestler
Weegie Thompson, former professional football player, Pittsburgh Steelers
Keith Howland, guitarist