AVA HIGH SCHOOL
AVA HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the AVA R-I school district, located in AVA, MO with about 437 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 27 teachers, AVA HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
AVA HIGH School, located at 507 North Spring Street in Ava, Missouri, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Ava R-I School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for students in Douglas County. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, AVA HIGH School is known for maintaining a strong spirit of community engagement through its various extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and student organizations. By balancing rigorous academic standards with opportunities for personal development, the school strives to create a supportive environment where students can thrive both personally and professionally. Its location in the heart of Ava reflects its role as a focal point for local pride and the primary educational hub for the surrounding region.
For more information, contact AVA HIGH at (417) 683-5747 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AVA, MO 65608-0338
(417) 683-5747
AVA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in AVA, MO with about 437 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- AVA R-I
- Total Students:
- 437
- Teachers:
- 27.08
- 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 eligible school-No program
- 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 437 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending AVA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.