Serving 317 students in grades 9-12, Avon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Avon High School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Avon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avon High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#927 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
91%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avon High School's ranking?
Avon High School is ranked #927 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Avon High School often compared to?
Avon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caledonia-mumford High School, Geneseo Middle School High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avon High School?
The graduation rate of Avon High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Avon High School?
317 students attend Avon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Avon High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% 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 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
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 Central School District.
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