AVA HIGH

AVA R-I
507 NORTH SPRING STREET
AVA, MO 65608
451 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
451
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    424 (94.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (3.3 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: AVA R-I
Phone: (417)683-5747
Website: http://www.avaschools.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 107
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 53

* 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 9 114
Grade 10 120
Grade 11 110
Grade 12 107
Gender Ratio