Avon High School

ahs.avon.k12.ct.us/

923 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.

923

Total Students

85.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avon High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	567
Hispanic	79
Black	55
Asian	182
Two or More	38

White
567 (61.6 %)
Asian
182 (19.8 %)
Hispanic
79 (8.6 %)
Black
55 (6.0 %)
Two or More
38 (4.1 %)

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:	923
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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 9 228

Grade 10 238

Grade 11 223

Grade 12 234