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Avon High School

Public Grades 9-12
6th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 141 Connecticut High Schools
Better than 96% of Connecticut high schools
Summary

Avon High School is a public high school located in Avon, Connecticut, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 941 students. The school is part of the Avon School District, which is ranked 27th out of 156 districts in Connecticut and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Avon High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a current ranking of 6th out of 141 Connecticut high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Avon High School excels academically, with 85.4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to 58% statewide, and 62.3% proficient or better in SAT/Math, compared to 31.1% statewide. The school also performs well in NGSS/Science, with 76.9% of 11th-graders proficient or better, compared to 47.7% statewide. Avon High School maintains a high graduation rate of 94.8%, significantly higher than the state average. The school's performance is consistent across different student subgroups, with female students ranking 10th out of 104 Connecticut high schools and male students ranking 13th out of 111 high schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Avon High School outperforms many of its peers. For example, Conard High School in West Hartford, which is ranked 22nd in the state, has lower proficiency rates in SAT/English Language Arts (75.5%) and SAT/Math (50.7%) compared to Avon High School. Avon High School's strong academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch make it a standout school in the state of Connecticut.

946
Students ?
11.7
Student/teacher ratio ?
$23,910
Per pupil spending ?
14.5%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 510 West Avon Rd.
       Avon, CT  06001

(860) 404-4740

District: Avon School District


Feeder schools for Avon High School:

Elementary:    Pine Grove School
    Roaring Brook School
Middle:    Avon Middle School
    Thompson Brook School
Racial breakdown:

White:
57.7%
Asian:
21.7%
Hispanic:
10.1%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the Connecticut average (75% vs 46% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 4% of Connecticut high schools
95% graduate in 4 years — above the Connecticut average (89%)
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school75%
District avg75%
Connecticut avg46%
6th of 141
Connecticut public high schools ?
Top 4%▲ up 4 pts since 2015
From top 8% (2015) to top 4% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Connecticut High Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
27th of 156Avon School District among Connecticut districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankConnecticut percentileRating
202592.86 of 14195.7%★★★★★
202486.217 of 14588.3%★★★★☆
202394.75 of 14296.5%★★★★★
202293.17 of 13995.0%★★★★★
202196.13 of 20098.5%★★★★★
201992.06 of 12195.0%★★★★★
201894.04 of 12196.7%★★★★★
201791.97 of 14095.0%★★★★★
201693.92 of 13298.5%★★★★★
201588.616 of 19691.8%★★★★★
201382.43 of 19398.4%★★★★★
201280.714 of 18892.6%★★★★★
201180.716 of 18991.5%★★★★★
201080.515 of 18691.9%★★★★★
200979.919 of 17689.2%★★★★☆
200878.328 of 17684.1%★★★★☆
200781.012 of 17693.2%★★★★★

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankConnecticut percentileRating
202441.111 of 1526.7%★★☆☆☆
202263.45 of 1258.3%★★★★☆
202176.57 of 2875.0%★★★★☆
201885.81 of 1190.9%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankConnecticut percentileRating
202590.510 of 10490.4%★★★★★
202482.221 of 10279.4%★★★★☆
202386.314 of 10386.4%★★★★☆
202286.014 of 10686.8%★★★★☆
202195.85 of 18997.4%★★★★★
201986.214 of 8483.3%★★★★☆
201888.58 of 7989.9%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankConnecticut percentileRating
202588.013 of 11188.3%★★★★☆
202481.422 of 10078.0%★★★★☆
202392.85 of 10095.0%★★★★★
202292.04 of 10296.1%★★★★★
202194.74 of 18297.8%★★★★★
201987.312 of 8085.0%★★★★☆
201892.14 of 7894.9%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankConnecticut percentileRating
202184.119 of 17589.1%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankConnecticut percentileRating
202587.210 of 11691.4%★★★★★
202468.133 of 11671.6%★★★★☆
202388.710 of 11691.4%★★★★★
202292.08 of 11793.2%★★★★★
202195.73 of 15598.1%★★★★★
201986.219 of 11383.2%★★★★☆
201888.411 of 10589.5%★★★★★
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
White (2025)91st percentile-4 vs school
Female (2025)90th percentile-5 vs school
Special Education (2021)89th percentile-9 vs school
Male (2025)88th percentile-7 vs school
Asian (2024)27th percentile-62 vs school
By subject vs Connecticut (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts85%+27 vs state
Science77%+29 vs state
Math62%+31 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Avon High School

In the 2024-25 school year, 946 students attended Avon High School.

Avon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pine Grove School
Elementary : Roaring Brook School
Middle : Avon Middle School
Middle : Thompson Brook School

Yes! Avon High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 141 Connecticut high schools.

Students at Avon High School are 58% White, 22% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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