The school mascot is the Firebird, which was chosen by the principal at the time, Mr Jack Gray.

Nowadays, the back hall, auditorium, café, and art room area are all parts of the old Atlantic High School.

AHS is ranked in the top 15,000~ public high schools in America, 290~ in Virginia, and 3rd in ACPS.

[4] AHS offers Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment classes to its students.

with them including Automotive Services, Computer Systems Technology, Cosmetology, and Welding.