- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Avon, CT
Avon High School
Federal NCES profile for Avon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090012000011
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avon High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Avon · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 8.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Avon High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avon High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Avon, CT.
School address
District: Avon School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090012000011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Avon High School held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.9 → 81.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 090012000011 · Avon, CT High · MID · TRAD
946 enr · 11.1:1 · 8.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Grove School (613 students)
Avon High School held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.9 → 81.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Avon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Avon High School
946 students
- Pine Grove Sch
Pine Grove School
613 students
- Thompson Brook
Thompson Brook School
497 students
- Avon Middle Sc
Avon Middle School
461 students
- Roaring Brook
Roaring Brook School
461 students
What this shows Avon High School reports 946 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avon High School compares
Avon High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 77% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 946 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
946
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Asian 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Avon High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
District finance for Avon School District reports $23,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Brook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roaring Brook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~946 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avon High School
How many students attend Avon High School?
Avon High School has 946 students enrolled. It is a high school in Avon, CT. CCD year-over-year: 923 (2022-23) → 941 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avon High School is 11.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avon High School?
8.5% of students at Avon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avon High School?
The largest demographic group at Avon High School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Avon, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avon High School?
Avon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avon High School rank among public schools in Avon?
By Resource Investment Index, Avon High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Avon, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Avon on the city page.
What other schools are in Avon School District?
Besides Avon High School, Avon School District also operates Pine Grove School (613 students), Thompson Brook School (497 students), and Avon Middle School (461 students). See the Avon School District district page for the complete list.