Serving 955 students in grades 9-12, Avon High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 955 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Avon High School's student population of 955 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
955 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Avon High School ranks within the top 5% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avon High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 940 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
5%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
6%
13%
White
64%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avon High School's ranking?
Avon High School is ranked #29 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Avon High School often compared to?
Avon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farmington High School, Conard High School, Bloomfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avon High School?
The graduation rate of Avon High School is 98%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Avon High School?
955 students attend Avon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Avon High School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avon High School?
Avon High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Avon High School offer ?
Avon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Avon High School part of?
Avon High School is part of Avon School District.
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