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#1854 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 49% in state
Avon Park High School
High School · Highlands · Avon Park, FL
A Highlands high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
700 E MAIN ST, Avon Park, FL 33825
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Avon Park High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Avon Park 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,604
Median home value
$152,400
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Prep AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Walker Memorial AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Highlands Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | Not available | 133 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Highlands
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #8 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Avon Park High School is listed in HIGHLANDS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avon Park High School
Avon Park High School is a public high school in Avon Park, FL, part of Highlands, serving approximately 946 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,854 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avon Park High School
What grades does Avon Park High School serve?
Avon Park High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Avon Park High School?
Avon Park High School has an enrollment of approximately 946 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avon Park High School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Avon Park High School rank in FL?
Avon Park High School ranks #1,854 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Avon Park High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Avon Park High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Park High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avon Park High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Avon Park High School a charter school?
No, Avon Park High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Avon Park High School a Title I school?
No, Avon Park High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avon Park High School?
75.5% of students at Avon Park 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
- 946
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Highlands County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (863) 452-4311
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33825)
- 24,974
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 33825; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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