Enrollment
3,523
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Avon, IN
Avon High School
Federal NCES profile for Avon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180027000057
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avon High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #7 of 12
- public schools in Avon · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Avon High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avon High School ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Avon, IN.
School address
District: Avon Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180027000057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
172.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avon High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avon High School
Avon High School is a large high school in Avon, Indiana, enrolling 3,523 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Indiana schools and 29% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,523 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 32 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Avon Community School Corp also operates Avon Middle School North (929 students) and Avon Intermediate School East (837 students) alongside Avon High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Avon High School compares
Avon High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,523 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,523
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Indiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
African American 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Avon High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avon Community School Corp, which includes Avon High School.
$11,979
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 53.0%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Avon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Middle School North | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avon Intermediate School East | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avon Middle School South | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avon Intermediate School West | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Avon High School
How many students attend Avon High School?
Avon High School has 3,523 students enrolled. It is a high school in Avon, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avon High School is 20.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avon High School?
32.0% of students at Avon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avon High School?
The largest demographic group at Avon High School is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Avon, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avon High School?
Avon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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 #7 of 12 public schools in Avon, IN. 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.
Is Avon High School a good school?
Avon High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Avon Community School Corp?
Besides Avon High School, Avon Community School Corp also operates Avon Middle School North (929 students), Avon Intermediate School East (837 students), and Avon Middle School South (821 students). See the Avon Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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