- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Avon Park, FL
Avon Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Avon Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120084000906
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avon Park High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Avon Park · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Avon Park High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Park High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Avon Park, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Avon Park High School held near 946 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 120084000906 · Avon Park, FL High · MID · TRAD
980 enr · 20.4:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebring High School (1,849 students)
Avon Park High School held near 946 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Avon Park High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sebring High S
Sebring High School
1,849 students
- This school
Avon Park High School
980 students
- Sebring Middle
Sebring Middle School
840 students
- Woodlawn Eleme
Woodlawn Elementary School
834 students
- Lake Placid Hi
Lake Placid High School
829 students
- Cracker Trail 710
Cracker Trail Elementary School
710 students
What this shows Avon Park High School reports 980 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avon Park High School compares
Avon Park High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 980 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
980
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
White 28.0%
African American 20.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Avon Park High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highlands reports $12,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avon Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebring Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Placid High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cracker Trail Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avon Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~980 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Avon Park High School
How many students attend Avon Park High School?
Avon Park High School has 980 students enrolled. It is a high school in Avon Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 928 (2022-23) → 946 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avon Park High School is 20.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avon Park High School?
62.6% of students at Avon Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avon Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Avon Park High School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Avon Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avon Park High School?
Avon Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Park High School rank among public schools in Avon Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Park High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Avon Park, FL. 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 Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Highlands?
Besides Avon Park High School, Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students), Sebring Middle School (840 students), and Woodlawn Elementary School (834 students). See the Highlands district page for the complete list.