Avon High School (AHS) is a 4-year high school in Avon, Hendricks County, Indiana. It is a part of the Avon Community School Corporation.
The district includes the vast majority of Avon and portions of Danville and Plainfield.
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Demographics
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.
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:
Performing arts
Avon has a marching band, an orchestra, choirs, show choirs, a dance team and a theatre program.
The marching band won the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) state championship a record seven consecutive times from 2001 to 2007, and again in 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025. In 2008, 2009, 2010, 2023, 2024, and 2025, they placed first in the Bands of America Grand National Championships. They were in the 2012 New Year's Day Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. They were invited to and performed in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.
Notable alumni
Blake Fisher - NFL offensive tackle for the Houston Texans.
Isaac Guerendo - NFL running back for the San Francisco 49ers
Ciara Jo Kentner - Rockford IceHogs 2012 Player Of The Year
Brandon Peters - former NCAA D1 Quarterback for University of Michigan and University of Illinois
Patrick Rodgers - PGA Tour golfer
Steve Talley - actor