AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL
AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the HIGHLANDS school district, located in AVON PARK, FL with about 1,055 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL, located in Avon Park, Florida, serves as a central educational institution for the local Highlands County community. Operating under the Highlands County School District, the school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. The school fosters an environment that encourages student involvement in both academics and extracurricular activities, serving as a hub for local school spirit and community engagement.
As the primary secondary school for the area, AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes a traditional high school experience while integrating modern educational standards. The campus offers various programs and student services designed to support academic achievement and personal growth. For parents, students, and community members, the school's official website acts as a primary resource for accessing important information, including academic calendars, faculty contact details, school policies, and updates on athletic and club activities.
For more information, contact AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL at (863) 452-4311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AVON PARK, FL 33825-3224
(863) 452-4311
AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in AVON PARK, FL with about 1,055 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HIGHLANDS
- Total Students:
- 1,055
- Teachers:
- 56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,055 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 36.9%
- White
- 32.1%
- Black or African American
- 25.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.