Avon Grove High School is a public high school located in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Avon Grove School District. Avon Grove High School enrolls about ~1,826 students in grades 9-12.
Serving 1,744 students in grades 9-12, Avon Grove High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,744 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Avon Grove High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in West Grove, PA, encompassing approximately 62.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avon Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Avon Grove High School's student population of 1,744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,744 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
School Rankings
Avon Grove High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avon Grove High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#557 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Red Devil
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avon Grove High School's ranking?
Avon Grove High School is ranked #557 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Avon Grove High School often compared to?
Avon Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennett High School, Oxford Area High School, Unionville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avon Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Avon Grove High School is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Avon Grove High School?
1,744 students attend Avon Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Avon Grove High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avon Grove High School?
Avon Grove High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avon Grove High School offer ?
Avon Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Avon Grove High School part of?
Avon Grove High School is part of Avon Grove School District.
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