Avon High School
Location
Map
7575 East County Road 150 South

Avon
,
Indiana
46123

United States
Coordinates39°44′20″N 86°23′17″W / 39.738914°N 86.388116°W / 39.738914; -86.388116
Information
TypePublic high school
School districtAvon Community School Corporation
SuperintendentScott Wyndham
PrincipalMatthew Shockley
Teaching staff172.00 (on a FTE basis)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment3,348[1] (2022-23)
Student to teacher ratio19.47[1]
Color(s)Black and gold   
Athletics conferenceHoosier Crossroads Conference
NicknameOrioles
NewspaperThe Avon Echo
Websitewww.avon-schools.org/ahs

Avon High School (AHS) is a 4-year high school in Avon, Hendricks County, Indiana.

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 2,874 students enrolled for the 2015-2016 school year was:

23.2% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch.[1]

Athletics

Avon's Orioles are members of the Hoosier Crossroads Conference. The school colors are black and gold. The following Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) sanctioned sports are offered:[2]

Performing arts

Avon has a marching band, an orchestra, choirs, show choirs, a dance team and a theatre program.[4]

The marching band won the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) state championship a record seven consecutive times from 2001-2007, and again in 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2023.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][failed verification][14][failed verification][15][failed verification] [16] In 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2023, they placed first in the Bands of America Grand National Championships.[17] They were in the 2012 New Year's Day Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.[18] They were invited to and plan to perform in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. [19]


Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Avon High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  2. ^ "2017-2018 School Directory" (PDF). ihsaa.org. IHSAA. p. 28. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d e IHSAA (December 9, 2019). "IHSAA State Championships by School" (PDF). www.ihsaa.org. p. 5. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  4. ^ "AHS Performing Arts / Performing Arts Links". www.avon-schools.org. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  5. ^ "2007 Marching Band State Finals Placings". Indiana State School Music Association. Archived from the original on 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
  6. ^ "2006 Marching Band State Finals Placings". Indiana State School Music Association. Archived from the original on 2007-10-16. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
  7. ^ "2005 Marching Band State Finals Placings". Indiana State School Music Association. Archived from the original on 2005-12-29. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
  8. ^ "2004 Marching Band State Finals Placings". Indiana State School Music Association.[dead link]
  9. ^ "2003 Marching Band State Finals Placings". Indiana State School Music Association.[dead link]
  10. ^ "2002 Marching Band State Finals Placings". Indiana State School Music Association.[dead link]
  11. ^ "2001 Marching Band State Finals Placings". Indiana State School Music Association.[dead link]
  12. ^ "2009 Marching Band State Finals Placings". Indiana State School Music Association. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  13. ^ "2010 Marching Band State Finals Placings". Indiana State School Music Association.
  14. ^ "2013 Marching Band State Finals Placings". Indiana State School Music Association.
  15. ^ "2014 Marching Band State Finals Placings". Indiana State School Music Association.
  16. ^ "Indiana State School Music Association". www.issma.net. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
  17. ^ "Bands of America 2008 Finals Results". Archived from the original on December 12, 2008. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  18. ^ "Avon, Ben Davis marching bands invited to 123rd Tournament of Roses parade". Archived from the original on 2013-01-26.
  19. ^ https://www.avon-schools.org/experience-avon/experience-avon/~board/acsc-posts/post/lets-have-a-parade
  20. ^ Neddenriep, Kyle (13 July 2017). "Avon's Isaac Guerendo ascends from unknown prospect to Big Ten recruit". IndyStar. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  21. ^ https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4036262/brandon-peters
  22. ^ https://mgoblue.com/sports/football/roster/brandon-peters/17041
  23. ^ https://fightingillini.com/sports/football/roster/brandon-peters/12209
  24. ^ CoggeshallCNHI, Wade. "Local actor's movie premiering here". flyergroup.com. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2018.

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