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#93 of 990 schools in CT

Top 9% in state

Avon High School

High School · Avon School District · Avon, CT

A high school in Avon, CT where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

510 West Avon Rd., Avon, CT 06001

  • Math 66% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 80% proficient (2022)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation44%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$24,368
Chronic Absenteeism10.2%

Students at Avon High School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency66%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency80%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 73% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
88%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
88%
2022
Math
66%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

13.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Avon High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average651/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Avon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$151,033

Median home value

$456,900

Median rent

$1,774/mo

College educated

71.7%

Homeownership

82.9%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
44% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
13 boys'·12 girls'·45 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Webb School in the ValleyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–121.7 mi25Compare →
Farmington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.59–122.3 mi1,287Compare →
Focus Center for Autism~fresh Start SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated8–123.4 mi13Compare →
Canton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–124.1 mi455Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Avon School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$24,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Avon High School is listed in Avon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Avon High School

Avon High School is a public high school in Avon, CT, part of Avon School District, serving approximately 941 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Avon High School

What grades does Avon High School serve?

Avon High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Avon High School?

Avon High School has an enrollment of approximately 941 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Avon High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Avon High School rank in CT?

Avon High School ranks #93 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Avon High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Avon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Avon High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Avon High School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Avon High School a charter school?

No, Avon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Avon High School a Title I school?

No, Avon High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avon High School?

13.1% of students at Avon High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
941
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.2%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 06001)
19,157
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
45.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06001; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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