Avon High School

ahs.avon.k12.ct.us/

946 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Avon High School, located in Avon, Connecticut, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Avon Public Schools district, the institution is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school offers a diverse range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level classes, and elective opportunities in the arts, technology, and humanities, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development.

Beyond academics, Avon High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through an extensive array of extracurricular activities. The school hosts numerous athletic programs, competitive clubs, and service-oriented organizations that allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. Known for its strong community spirit and high parental involvement, the school consistently maintains a reputation for high achievement, with a significant percentage of its graduates moving on to attend prestigious colleges and universities nationwide.

946

Total Students

80.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avon High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	546
Hispanic	96
Black	61
Asian	205
Two or More	32
American Indian	2

White
546 (58.0%)
Asian
205 (21.8%)
Hispanic
96 (10.2%)
Black
61 (6.5%)
Two or More
32 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Avon School District
Phone:	(860)404-4740
Website:	http://ahs.avon.k12.ct.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	946
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 235

Grade 10 250

Grade 11 220

Grade 12 241