Avon High School (Indiana)

Avon High School
Location
Map
7575 East County Road 150 South

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46123

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 staff193.50 (on a FTE basis)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment3,480[1] (2023-2024)
Student to teacher ratio17.98[1]
Color(s)Black and gold   
Athletics conferenceHoosier Crossroads Conference
NicknameOrioles
NewspaperThe Avon Echo
Websiteahs.avon-schools.org

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

Demographics

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

  • Male - 50.6%
  • Female - 49.4%
  • Native American/Alaskan - 0.1%
  • Asian/Pacific islanders - 4.6%
  • Black - 12.0%
  • Hispanic - 6.9%
  • White - 71.4%
  • Multiracial - 5.0%

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

Athletics

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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]

  • Baseball (boys)
  • Basketball (girls and boys)
  • Cross country (girls and boys)
  • Football (boys)
  • Golf (girls and boys)
    • Boys state champions - 2009[3]
  • Soccer (girls and boys)
    • Girls state champions - 2013[3]
  • Softball (girls)
    • State champions - 2016[3]
  • Swimming (girls and boys)
  • Tennis (girls and boys)
  • Track and Field (girls and boys)
    • Boys state champions - 2018[3]
  • Unified track (coed)
  • Wrestling (boys)
  • Volleyball (girls)
    • State champions - 2012, 2013, 2017[3]

Performing arts

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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, 2023, & 2024.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11]In 2008, 2009, 2010, 2023, and 2024, they placed first in the Bands of America Grand National Championships.[12] They were in the 2012 New Year's Day Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.[13] They were invited to and performed in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.[14]

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Avon High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved December 8, 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. ^ "Bands of America 2008 Finals Results". Archived from the original on December 12, 2008. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  13. ^ "Avon, Ben Davis marching bands invited to 123rd Tournament of Roses parade". Archived from the original on 2013-01-26.
  14. ^ "Let's Have a Parade!". www.avon-schools.org. 2023-04-24. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  15. ^ Neddenriep, Kyle (13 July 2017). "Avon's Isaac Guerendo ascends from unknown prospect to Big Ten recruit". IndyStar. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  16. ^ "Brandon Peters - Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback". ESPN. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  17. ^ "Brandon Peters - Football". University of Michigan Athletics. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  18. ^ "Brandon Peters - 2021 - Football". University of Illinois Athletics. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  19. ^ 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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