Is Avon Park High School a good school?

Avon Park High School ranks 472 nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Avon Park High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 946 students attended Avon Park High School.

What is the racial makeup of Avon Park High School?

Students at Avon Park High School are 44% Hispanic, 28% White, 22% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Avon Park High School?

Avon Park High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Avon Elementary School Elementary : Memorial Elementary School Elementary : Park Elementary School Elementary : Sun 'n Lake Elementary School Middle : Avon Park Middle School

Avon Park High School in Avon Park FL

Performance Trends

Compare Details Avon Park High School ranks worse than 58.5% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Highlands School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Avon Park High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Avon Park High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.4%), White (28.3%), African American (21.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Highlands School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avon Park High School is 19.7, which is the 2^nd best among 4 high schools in the Highlands School District. (See more...)

Compare Avon Park High School employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avon Park High School is $12,300, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the Highlands School District!

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SchoolDigger ranks Avon Park High School 472^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Avon Park High School in the ranking list.)

Highlands:

SchoolDigger ranks Highlands 46^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	44.22	291^st	484	39.9%
2005	58.29	216^th	487	55.6%
2006	45.60	277^th	477	41.9%
2007	41.52	349^th	563	38.0%
2008	33.60	401^st	577	30.5%
2009	35.53	409^th	587	30.3%
2010	42.79	399^th	620	35.6%
2011	37.24	438^th	622	29.6%
2012	34.25	368^th	606	39.3%
2013	35.63	413^th	648	36.3%
2014	38.61	421^st	687	38.7%
2016	26.00	486^th	693	29.9%
2017	24.50	503^rd	714	29.6%
2018	31.41	460^th	716	35.8%
2019	29.65	491^st	734	33.1%
2021	32.64	445^th	746	40.3%
2022	28.73	507^th	774	34.5%
2023	28.74	516^th	792	34.8%
2024	35.32	472^nd	807	41.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Friday, January 4, 2019

Love this place! Such a great sense of community and overall a wonderful place to learn. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Avon Park High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	437	220	1	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	682
1989	441	221	1	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	694
1990	409	221	1	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	667
1991	409	230	5	54	1	n/a	n/a	0	699
1992	384	239	6	66	1	n/a	n/a	0	696
1993	414	224	9	71	1	n/a	n/a	0	719
1994	444	222	6	87	2	n/a	n/a	0	761
1995	433	254	1	104	1	n/a	n/a	0	793
1996	433	254	1	104	1	n/a	n/a	0	793
1997	417	260	1	120	0	n/a	n/a	0	798
1998	403	247	1	106	0	n/a	n/a	0	757
1999	473	243	3	121	0	n/a	n/a	0	840
2000	496	247	4	153	2	n/a	n/a	0	902
2001	532	266	7	172	2	n/a	n/a	0	979
2002	513	291	8	200	3	n/a	n/a	0	1015
2003	513	291	8	200	3	n/a	n/a	0	1015
2004	488	296	11	208	3	n/a	n/a	0	1006
2005	513	307	11	259	4	n/a	n/a	0	1094
2006	508	318	14	284	3	n/a	n/a	0	1127
2007	505	308	11	293	4	n/a	n/a	10	1131
2008	490	324	14	316	4	n/a	n/a	16	1164
2009	453	329	14	293	6	n/a	n/a	13	1108
2010	416	280	18	292	8	n/a	n/a	34	1048
2011	385	270	13	315	6	2	26	0	1017
2012	367	256	11	296	5	1	18	0	954
2013	348	261	8	306	6	1	17	0	947
2014	350	239	7	331	5	3	18	0	953
2015	357	257	6	321	5	2	25	0	973
2016	364	268	8	338	5	1	36	0	1020
2017	356	258	9	355	3	2	36	0	1019
2018	339	264	14	389	3	1	45	0	1055
2019	326	278	17	425	4	1	34	0	1085
2020	302	249	16	415	1	0	34	0	1017
2021	243	159	8	283	1	0	20	0	714
2022	261	201	12	406	1	1	16	0	898
2023	256	212	10	421	1	3	25	0	928
2024	268	206	14	420	1	3	34	0	946

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Avon Park High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	682	33.0	20.6	30.4
1989	694	35.0	19.8	34.3
1990	667	38.0	17.5	34.5
1991	699	42.0	16.6	39.2
1992	696	38.0	18.3	34.2
1993	719	38.0	18.9	31.4
1994	761	38.0	20.0	39.9
1995	793	40.0	19.8	46.4
1996	793	40.0	19.8	46.4
1997	798	38.0	21.0	47.5
1998	757	39.0	19.4	47
1999	840	40.0	21.0	45.6
2000	902	43.0	21.0	54.4
2001	979	49.0	20.0	55
2002	1015	56.0	18.1	54
2003	1015	56.0	18.1	54
2004	1006	57.0	17.6	58.6
2005	1094	59.0	18.5	60
2006	1127	68.0	16.6	54.9
2007	1131	74.0	15.3	53.1
2008	1164	75.0	15.5	58.9
2009	1108	81.9	15.6	61.7
2010	1048	63.0	16.6	68.2
2011	1017	52.1	19.4	68.7
2012	954	50.4	18.9	70.1
2013	947	54.0	17.5	69.4
2014	953	61.0	15.6	70.9
2015	973	62.0	15.6	76.3
2016	1020	64.0	15.9	75.2
2017	1019	60.0	16.9	74.7
2018	1055	56.0	18.8	69.4
2019	1085	57.0	19.0	84.7
2020	1017	55.0	18.4	59.8
2021	714	51.0	14.0	57.6
2022	898	51.0	17.6	63.6
2023	928	48.5	19.1	67.3
2024	946	48.0	19.7	75.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Avon Park High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	682	33.0	20.6	30.4
1989	694	35.0	19.8	34.3
1990	667	38.0	17.5	34.5
1991	699	42.0	16.6	39.2
1992	696	38.0	18.3	34.2
1993	719	38.0	18.9	31.4
1994	761	38.0	20.0	39.9
1995	793	40.0	19.8	46.4
1996	793	40.0	19.8	46.4
1997	798	38.0	21.0	47.5
1998	757	39.0	19.4	47
1999	840	40.0	21.0	45.6
2000	902	43.0	21.0	54.4
2001	979	49.0	20.0	55
2002	1015	56.0	18.1	54
2003	1015	56.0	18.1	54
2004	1006	57.0	17.6	58.6
2005	1094	59.0	18.5	60
2006	1127	68.0	16.6	54.9
2007	1131	74.0	15.3	53.1
2008	1164	75.0	15.5	58.9
2009	1108	81.9	15.6	61.7
2010	1048	63.0	16.6	68.2
2011	1017	52.1	19.4	68.7
2012	954	50.4	18.9	70.1
2013	947	54.0	17.5	69.4
2014	953	61.0	15.6	70.9
2015	973	62.0	15.6	76.3
2016	1020	64.0	15.9	75.2
2017	1019	60.0	16.9	74.7
2018	1055	56.0	18.8	69.4
2019	1085	57.0	19.0	84.7
2020	1017	55.0	18.4	59.8
2021	714	51.0	14.0	57.6
2022	898	51.0	17.6	63.6
2023	928	48.5	19.1	67.3
2024	946	48.0	19.7	75.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Avon Park High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$849 (9.9%)	$7,721 (90.1%)	$8,570
2019	$1,120 (13.3%)	$7,308 (86.7%)	$8,429
2020	$1,118 (12.0%)	$8,226 (88.0%)	$9,344
2021	$1,677 (14.5%)	$9,862 (85.5%)	$11,539
2022	$2,940 (25.6%)	$8,530 (74.4%)	$11,470
2023	$3,056 (24.8%)	$9,244 (75.2%)	$12,300

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Avon Park High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 491^st of 734 High schools	Ranks 516^th of 792 High schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Avon Park High School)	38	39	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)	46	43	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Avon Park High School)	35	35
10th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)	43	40	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Avon Park High School)	45	55	10%
End of Course Biology 1 (Highlands)	54	57	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Avon Park High School)	61	47	14%
End of Course US History (Highlands)	63	47	16%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Avon Park High School)	37	36	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Highlands)	52	51	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Avon Park High School)	56	39	17%
End of Course Geometry (Highlands)	55	48	7%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1085	928	14.5%
African American	278	212	23.7%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	17	10	41.2%
Hispanic	425	421	0.9%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	326	256	21.5%
Two or More Races	34	25	26.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.7%	67.3%	17.4%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Avon Park High School	Public	9-12	700 E Main St	Avon Park	33825	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 452-4311	946	48	19.7	75.5%	268 (28.3%)	206 (21.8%)	420 (44.4%)	14 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	34 (3.6%)	35.3	472^nd of 807 public high schools	41.5%		28.7	516^th of 792 public high schools	34.8%	44				52.0	48.0					44.0	37.0	49.0	55.0		$12,300	$3,056	$9,244
Hill-Gustat Middle School	Public	6-12	4700 Schumacher Rd	Sebring	33872	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5437	631	38	16.8	73.5%	223 (35.3%)	103 (16.3%)	246 (39.0%)	29 (4.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.3%)								(n/a)	45.0	49.0	44.0			37.0	58.0	41.0	52.0	85.0				93.0	$9,757	$2,214	$7,543
Highlands Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	426 School St	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	Yes	No	(863) 471-5610	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Highlands Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	426 School St	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	Yes	No	(863) 471-5610	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Highlands County Schools Jail Program	Public	8-12	426 School St	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	No	(863) 471-5583	3	0			0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)	2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Sebring High School	Public	9-12	3514 Kenilworth Blvd	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5500	1,901	74	25.8	68.3%	848 (44.6%)	256 (13.5%)	658 (34.6%)	57 (3.0%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	75 (3.9%)	32.4	513^th of 807 public high schools	36.4%		38	410^th of 792 public high schools	48.2%	103				42.0	45.0					28.0	42.0	59.0	51.0		$9,634	$2,091	$7,542
Frostproof Middle/Senior High	Public	6-12	1000 Palm Ave N	Frostproof	33843	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 635-7809	1,082	58	18.6	67.4%	443 (40.9%)	108 (10.0%)	501 (46.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	26 (2.4%)	33.4	502^nd of 807 public high schools	37.8%		34.8	445^th of 792 public high schools	43.8%	57	46.0	36.0	32.0	41.0	38.0	33.0	23.0	36.0	28.0	30.0	54.0	46.0	61.0	64.0	$10,665	$1,737	$8,928

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