Avon High School (Indiana) Explained

Avon High School
Location:7575 East County Road 150 South
Zipcode:46123
Coordinates:39.7389°N -86.3881°W
Grades:9-12
Superintendent:Scott Wyndham
Principal:Matthew Shockley
Enrollment:3,348[1]
Enrollment As Of:2022-23
Teaching Staff:172.00 (on a FTE basis)
Ratio:19.47
Nickname:Orioles
Colors:Black and gold

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.

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] [14] [15] [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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Avon High School. nces.ed.gov. March 17, 2024.
  2. Web site: 2017-2018 School Directory. ihsaa.org. IHSAA. 7 May 2018. 28.
  3. Web site: IHSAA State Championships by School. IHSAA. www.ihsaa.org. December 9, 2019. 5. January 1, 2020.
  4. Web site: AHS Performing Arts / Performing Arts Links. www.avon-schools.org. 7 May 2018.
  5. Web site: 2007 Marching Band State Finals Placings. Indiana State School Music Association. 2009-05-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20081121101509/http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2007.php. 2008-11-21. dead.
  6. Web site: 2006 Marching Band State Finals Placings. Indiana State School Music Association. 2009-05-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20071016114817/http://issma.net/statembplacings2006.php. 2007-10-16. dead.
  7. Web site: 2005 Marching Band State Finals Placings. Indiana State School Music Association. 2009-05-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20051229003740/http://www.issma.net/statembplacings2005.php. 2005-12-29. dead.
  8. Web site: 2004 Marching Band State Finals Placings. Indiana State School Music Association.
  9. Web site: 2003 Marching Band State Finals Placings. Indiana State School Music Association.
  10. Web site: 2002 Marching Band State Finals Placings. Indiana State School Music Association.
  11. Web site: 2001 Marching Band State Finals Placings. Indiana State School Music Association.
  12. Web site: 2009 Marching Band State Finals Placings. Indiana State School Music Association. May 7, 2018.
  13. Web site: 2010 Marching Band State Finals Placings. Indiana State School Music Association.
  14. Web site: 2013 Marching Band State Finals Placings. Indiana State School Music Association.
  15. Web site: 2014 Marching Band State Finals Placings. Indiana State School Music Association.
  16. Web site: Indiana State School Music Association. www.issma.net. 2019-11-11.
  17. Web site: Bands of America 2008 Finals Results . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081212035544/http://www.musicforall.org/programs/gn/ . December 12, 2008. May 7, 2018.
  18. Web site: Avon, Ben Davis marching bands invited to 123rd Tournament of Roses parade. https://archive.today/20130126060525/http://www.indystar.com/article/20111229/LOCAL1804/112290341/Avon-Ben-Davis-marching-bands-invited-123rd-Tournament-Roses-parade. dead. 2013-01-26.
  19. Web site: 2023-04-24 . Let's Have a Parade! . 2024-05-22 . www.avon-schools.org . en-US.
  20. Web site: Neddenriep . Kyle . Avon's Isaac Guerendo ascends from unknown prospect to Big Ten recruit . IndyStar . 13 July 2017 . 8 January 2024.
  21. Web site: Brandon Peters - Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback . 2024-05-22 . ESPN . en.
  22. Web site: Brandon Peters - Football . 2024-05-22 . University of Michigan Athletics . en.
  23. Web site: Brandon Peters - 2021 - Football . 2024-05-22 . University of Illinois Athletics . en.
  24. Web site: Local actor's movie premiering here. 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. dead. 8 November 2014. Wade. CoggeshallCNHI. flyergroup.com. 19 October 2018.

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