It is part of Alleghany County Public Schools and is located at 210 Mountaineer Drive.

In 1985, the school building was severely flooded, with multiple feet of water pooling in some areas.

The school has not flooded as badly since then, though water has formed puddles in certain areas more recently.

[5] Alleghany High School offers a variety of classes in all the main four core subject areas of English, Math, Science and Social Studies.

[4] The athletic teams are nicknamed the Cougars and currently compete in VHSL Region 3C and the Three Rivers District.

The football team plays its home games at Casey Field & Boodie Albert Stadium in downtown Covington.