Summary:
Avon School District is served by a single high school, Avon High School, which enrolls 946 students in grades 9–12 and is part of a district ranked 19th out of 153 in Connecticut—a testament to the area’s strong educational environment. Because there is only one high school, this profile focuses entirely on Avon High School, which stands out as one of the top-performing schools in the state, ranking 13th out of 133 Connecticut high schools (90th percentile, 5 stars) in the most recent year, after peaking at 6th the previous year.
Academically, Avon High School far exceeds state averages across all tested subjects. On the 11th-grade SAT, 82.4% of students are proficient in ELA (state: 55.3%) and 58.6% are proficient in math (state: 31.3%)—nearly double the statewide math rate. Science proficiency on the NGSS stands at 71.2% versus 50.5% statewide. The school also boasts a strong 96.6% graduation rate, exceeding both the district (95.0%) and state (91.2%). However, these scores dipped slightly from the prior year (ELA -3.0, math -3.7, science -5.7 points), and chronic absenteeism is a concern at 16.5%—essentially matching the state average and running about 63% higher than the Avon School District’s overall 10.1% rate.
With a low student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1, a free/reduced lunch rate of just 14.48%, and per-student spending of $19,651, Avon High School is well-resourced and benefits from a supportive socioeconomic profile. The school’s ranking has been slightly volatile—17th, 6th, then 13th over the past three years—but it remains consistently in the top 15, underscoring its status as a standout institution. For parents, the key takeaway is that Avon High School delivers exceptional academic outcomes and a high graduation rate, while the main areas to monitor are chronic absenteeism and the recent year-over-year test score declines. Overall, it is an excellent choice for families seeking a rigorous, well-supported high school experience.
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