Avon High School is a public high school in Avon, Connecticut, United States, serving grades 9–12. The principal since the 2022–2023 school year is Dr. Stephanie Lockhart.
Serving 941 students in grades 9-12, Avon High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 941 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Avon High School's student population of 941 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
941 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Avon High School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avon High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#105 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
5%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
7%
12%
White
58%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avon High School's ranking?
Avon High School is ranked #105 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avon High School?
The graduation rate of Avon High School is 96%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Avon High School?
941 students attend Avon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Avon High School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Avon High School offer ?
Avon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Avon High School part of?
Avon High School is part of Avon School District.
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