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{{Infobox school
| name =Avon High School
| name = Avon High School
| image =
| logo = Avon High School (Indiana) logo.jpg
| motto =Teaching the students of today to meet the challenges of tomorrow
| location = 7575 East County Road 150 South
| established =
| city = [[Avon, Indiana|Avon]]
| type =[[Public school|Public]] [[high school]]
| state = [[Indiana]]
| locale =Suburb
| zipcode = 46123
| grades =9-12
| country = [[United States]]
| head_name =Principal
| coordinates = {{coord|39.738914|-86.388116|type:edu|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| head =Rick Adcock
| established =
| head_name2 =Assistant Principals
| type = [[Public high school]]
| head2 =Ginger Anderson, Eric Hougland, Jim Ludlow
| district = [[Avon Community School Corporation]]
| city =[[Avon, Indiana|Avon]]
| grades = 9-12
| state =[[Indiana]]
| superintendent = Scott Wyndham
| country =[[USA]]
| principal = Matthew Shockley
| students =2264
| enrollment = 3,480<ref name="ed.gov">{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?ID=180027000057|title=Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Avon High School|website=nces.ed.gov|access-date=December 8, 2024}}</ref>
| faculty =
| enrollment_as_of = 2023-2024
| athletics = [[Indiana High School Athletic Association]]
| teaching_staff = 193.50 (on a [[Full time equivalent|FTE]] basis)<ref name="ed.gov" />
| colors =Black and Gold <br /> {{color box|black}} {{color box|gold}}
| ratio = 17.98<ref name="ed.gov" />
| mascot =Orioles
| nickname = Orioles
| free_label =Snapshot
| conference = [[Hoosier Crossroads Conference]]
| free =[http://mustang.doe.state.in.us/SEARCH/snapshot.cfm?schl=2737 AHS]
| rivals =
| website =[http://avon-hs.schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/announce.phtml?sessionid=155dd7d14ec7153d6fb25b801102a918 AHS]
| newspaper = [[The Avon Echo]]
| colors = Black and gold {{color box|black}}{{color box|gold}}
| website = {{url| https://ahs.avon-schools.org/}}
| footnotes =
}}
}}
'''Avon High School''' (AHS) is a 4-year [[high school]] in [[Hendricks County, Indiana|Hendricks County]], [[Avon, Indiana|Avon]], [[Indiana]]. It had a student enrollment of 2,264 for the 2007-2008 school year.<ref>http://mustang.doe.state.in.us/SEARCH/snapshot.cfm?schl=2737</ref>
'''Avon High School''' (AHS) is a 4-year [[high school]] in [[Avon, Indiana|Avon]], [[Hendricks County, Indiana|Hendricks County]], [[Indiana]].


==Demographics==
==Mission statement==
The demographic breakdown of the 2,874 students enrolled for the 2015-2016 school year was:
{{Cquote|The mission of the Avon High School staff is excellence in instruction and learning for all students. It is our responsibility to help students reach their full potential and master challenging curricula. Students will be taught the importance of academic excellence, critical thinking, and communication skills required for the 21st century. In addition, our staff will foster an environment of personal integrity, responsibility, empathy for others, and respect for cultural diversity. In a collaborative effort with colleagues, students, parents, and the community, the Avon High School staff will monitor student achievement through state and local assessments and respond with a systemic plan of intervention to meet the needs of students who are failing to meet rigorous standards.}}
*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.<ref name="ed.gov" />
==Marching band==
The Avon High School marching band, Avon Marching Black and Gold, led by Jay Webb, Matt Harloff, and Robert Burns, was ranked number one in the state of Indiana by the [[Indiana State School Music Association]] (ISSMA) seven years in a row (two times in Class B, five times in Class A).<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2007.php
| title = Indiana State School Music Association
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2006.php
| title = 2006 Marching Band State Finals Placings
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2005.php
| title = Indiana State School Music Association
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2004.hp
| title = Indiana State School Music Association
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2003.hp
| title = Indiana State School Music Association
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2002.hp
| title = Indiana State School Music Association
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2001.hp
| title = Indiana State School Music Association
}}</ref> The winning streak ended during the ISSMA state championship on November 1, 2008, when they placed second.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2008.php
| title = 2008 Marching Band State Finals Placings
}}</ref> Two weeks later, on November 15, 2008, they placed first for the first time in the school's history during [[Bands of America]] Grand Nationals, a national competition in which 80 to 90 high school marching bands compete every year. Avon scored a 97.75, out of a possible 100 points. It the highest score received at any Bands of America event.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.musicforall.org/programs/gn/
| title = Bands of America 2008 Finals Results
}}</ref>


==Athletics==
==Avon Advanced Learning Center==
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:<ref name="IHSAA directory">{{cite web|title=2017-2018 School Directory|url=http://www.ihsaa.org/Portals/0/ihsaa/documents/schools/201718SchoolDirectory.pdf|website=ihsaa.org|publisher=IHSAA|access-date=7 May 2018|page=28}}</ref>
The '''Avon Advanced Learning Center''', a learning center for seniors at Avon High School, will open in the fall of 2010.<ref>{{cite web
{{div col|colwidth=28em}}
| url = http://avon.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/106358/File/ACSCCorporation%20SnapshotSept08web.pdf?sessionid=0776eafae920e36bf741c4e10138cfa5
*Baseball (boys)
| title = ACSC Snapshot
*Basketball (girls and boys)
}}</ref>
*Cross country (girls and boys)
*Football (boys)
*Golf (girls and boys)
**Boys state champions - 2009<ref name="IHSAA champs">{{cite web|url=https://ihsaa.org/Portals/0/ihsaa/documents/schools/State%20Championship%20History.pdf|title=IHSAA State Championships by School|last=IHSAA|website=www.ihsaa.org|date=December 9, 2019|page=5|access-date=January 1, 2020}}</ref>
*Soccer (girls and boys)
**Girls state champions - 2013<ref name="IHSAA champs"/>
*Softball (girls)
**State champions - 2016<ref name="IHSAA champs"/>
*Swimming (girls and boys)
*Tennis (girls and boys)
*Track and Field (girls and boys)
**Boys state champions - 2018<ref name="IHSAA champs"/>
*Unified track (coed)
*Wrestling (boys)
*Volleyball (girls)
**State champions - 2012, 2013, 2017<ref name="IHSAA champs"/>
{{div col end}}


==Performing arts==
== Harris Academy ==
Avon has a marching band, an orchestra, choirs, show choirs, a dance team and a theatre program.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.avon-schools.org/domain/4226|title=AHS Performing Arts / Performing Arts Links|website=www.avon-schools.org|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
'''Harris Academy''' is a learning community for juniors and seniors for both Avon High School and [[Brownsburg High School]]. It is designed to assist and support students who are having trouble in school or their personal life, have dropped out of high school, or just desire a less traditional learning environment.<ref>{{cite web

| url = http://www.flyergroup.com/archivesearch/local_story_172151821.html
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.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2007.php| title = 2007 Marching Band State Finals Placings| publisher = Indiana State School Music Association| access-date = 2009-05-05| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081121101509/http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2007.php| archive-date = 2008-11-21| url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2006.php|title = 2006 Marching Band State Finals Placings|publisher = Indiana State School Music Association|access-date = 2009-05-05|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071016114817/http://issma.net/statembplacings2006.php|archive-date = 2007-10-16|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2005.php|title = 2005 Marching Band State Finals Placings|publisher = Indiana State School Music Association|access-date = 2009-05-05|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20051229003740/http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2005.php|archive-date = 2005-12-29|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2004.hp|title= 2004 Marching Band State Finals Placings|publisher = Indiana State School Music Association}}{{dead link|date=May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2003.hp|title= 2003 Marching Band State Finals Placings|publisher = Indiana State School Music Association}}{{dead link|date=May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2002.hp|title= 2002 Marching Band State Finals Placings|publisher = Indiana State School Music Association}}{{dead link|date=May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2001.hp|title= 2001 Marching Band State Finals Placings|publisher = Indiana State School Music Association}}{{dead link|date=May 2018}}</ref> In 2008, 2009, 2010, 2023, and 2024, they placed first in the [[Bands of America]] Grand National Championships.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicforall.org/programs/gn/ |title=Bands of America 2008 Finals Results |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081212035544/http://www.musicforall.org/programs/gn/ |archive-date=December 12, 2008|access-date= May 7, 2018}}</ref> They were in the 2012 New Year's Day [[Tournament of Roses Parade|Rose Parade]] in [[Pasadena, California]].<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.indystar.com/article/20111229/LOCAL1804/112290341/Avon-Ben-Davis-marching-bands-invited-123rd-Tournament-Roses-parade|archive-url = https://archive.today/20130126060525/http://www.indystar.com/article/20111229/LOCAL1804/112290341/Avon-Ben-Davis-marching-bands-invited-123rd-Tournament-Roses-parade|url-status = dead|archive-date = 2013-01-26|title = Avon, Ben Davis marching bands invited to 123rd Tournament of Roses parade}}</ref> They were invited to and performed in the 2024 [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]] in New York.<ref> {{Cite web |date=2023-04-24 |title=Let's Have a Parade! |url=https://www.avon-schools.org/experience-avon/experience-avon/~board/acsc-posts/post/lets-have-a-parade |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=www.avon-schools.org |language=en-US}} </ref>
| title = Hendricks County Flyer - Avon, Brownsburg team to offer alternative school
}}</ref> Students began attending Harris Academy during the 2006-2007 school year.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Blake Fisher]] - [[NFL]] [[offensive tackle]] for the [[Houston Texans]].
* [[Steve Talley]] - actor<ref>http://www.movietome.com/people/303179/steve-talley/trivia.html</ref><ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1883440/bio</ref>
* [[Isaac Guerendo]] - [[NFL]] running back for the [[San Francisco 49ers]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Neddenriep |first1=Kyle |title=Avon's Isaac Guerendo ascends from unknown prospect to Big Ten recruit |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/07/13/avons-isaac-guerendo-ascends-unknown-prospect-big-ten-recruit/473981001/ |website=IndyStar |date=13 July 2017 |access-date=8 January 2024}}</ref>
* Ciara Jo Kentner - [[Rockford IceHogs]] 2012 Player Of The Year
* [[Brandon Peters]] - former [[NCAA D1]] Quarterback for University of Michigan and University of Illinois<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brandon Peters - Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4036262/brandon-peters |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Brandon Peters - Football |url=https://mgoblue.com/sports/football/roster/brandon-peters/17041 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=University of Michigan Athletics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Brandon Peters - 2021 - Football |url=https://fightingillini.com/sports/football/roster/brandon-peters/12209 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=University of Illinois Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Patrick Rodgers]] - [[PGA Tour]] golfer
* [[Steve Talley]] - actor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flyergroup.com/news/local_news/local-actor-s-movie-premiering-here/article_38e792b8-d933-5f27-8d4a-dcf514c4e616.html?mode=jqm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141108203452/http://www.flyergroup.com/news/local_news/local-actor-s-movie-premiering-here/article_38e792b8-d933-5f27-8d4a-dcf514c4e616.html?mode=jqm|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 November 2014|title=Local actor's movie premiering here|first=Wade|last=CoggeshallCNHI|website=flyergroup.com|access-date=19 October 2018}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of high schools in Indiana]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{official website|http://www.avon-schools.org/ahs}}
* [http://avon-hs.schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/announce.phtml?sessionid=155dd7d14ec7153d6fb25b801102a918 Avon High High School website]
* [http://mustang.doe.state.in.us/SEARCH/snapshot.cfm?schl=2737 School snapshot]
* [https://www.avon-schools.org/Domain/4 Avon Community School Corporation]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090808211132/http://mustang.doe.state.in.us/SEARCH/snapshot.cfm?schl=2737 School snapshot from Indiana Department of Education]
* [http://www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/harris/index.html Harris Academy website]


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[[Category:Public high schools in Indiana]]
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Latest revision as of 15:30, 4 January 2025

This article is about the high school located in Avon, Indiana. For other locations, see Avon High School (disambiguation).
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 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

[edit]

See also

[edit]

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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