Avon Park High School is a public high school in Avon Park, Florida, United States. It is part of The School Board of Highlands County.
Serving 980 students in grades 9-12, Avon Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 980 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avon Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Avon Park High School's student population of 980 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
980 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Motto
Working together to ensure ALL students are college, career, and workplace ready.
School Rankings
Avon Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avon Park High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2738 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
46%
38%
Black
21%
21%
White
28%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Highlands School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Devil
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avon Park High School's ranking?
Avon Park High School is ranked #2738 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Avon Park High School often compared to?
Avon Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sebring High School, Lake Placid High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avon Park High School?
The graduation rate of Avon Park High School is 82%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Avon Park High School?
980 students attend Avon Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Avon Park High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avon Park High School?
Avon Park High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Avon Park High School offer ?
Avon Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Avon Park High School part of?
Avon Park High School is part of Highlands School District.
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