Simsbury High School vs. Avon High School
Should you attend Simsbury High School or Avon High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Simsbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Avon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,187 students in grades 9-12, Simsbury High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 946 students in grades 9-12, Avon High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,187 students
946 students
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
81 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#93 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
80%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
77%
Graduation Rate
94%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
272
235
Grade 10 Students
310
250
Grade 11 Students
300
220
Grade 12 Students
305
241
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
22%
% Hispanic
12%
10%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
70%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%