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 1,761 students in grades 9-12, Avon Grove High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Avon Grove High School's student population of 1,761 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Year Founded
1928
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Avon Grove High School ranks within the top 10% 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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
28%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Devil
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avon Grove High School's ranking?
Avon Grove High School is ranked #152 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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, Unionville High School, Oxford Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Avon Grove High School?
1,761 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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