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#803 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 28% in state

Avon Grove HS

High School · Avon Grove Sd · West Grove, PA

An Avon Grove Sd high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10 Waltman Way, West Grove, PA 19390

  • Math 61% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+19.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.8 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation24.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$15,310
Chronic Absenteeism16.8%

Students at Avon Grove HS score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency61%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency77%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 69% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
80%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
80%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Avon Grove HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$114,403

Median home value

$377,700

Median rent

$1,221/mo

College educated

46.8%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19390; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chester County Tech College HS - Pennocks CampusEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.5 mi17Compare →
Avon Grove CsCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–123.2 mi1,890Compare →
Elk Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition2.1private1–124.8 mi30Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Avon Grove Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$15,310NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Avon Grove HS is listed in Avon Grove SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Avon Grove HS

Avon Grove HS is a public high school in West Grove, PA, part of Avon Grove Sd, serving approximately 1,761 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #803 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Avon Grove HS

What grades does Avon Grove HS serve?

Avon Grove HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Avon Grove HS?

Avon Grove HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,761 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Grove HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Avon Grove HS is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Avon Grove HS rank in PA?

Avon Grove HS ranks #803 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Avon Grove HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Avon Grove HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Grove HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Avon Grove HS has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Avon Grove HS a charter school?

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

Is Avon Grove HS a Title I school?

No, Avon Grove HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avon Grove HS?

33.6% of students at Avon Grove HS 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
1,761
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
104
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Chester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.8%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 19390)
12,049
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
43.9
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 19390; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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