| Avon Grove High School | |
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In Pursuit of Excellence
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| West Grove, Pennsylvania, USA | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1743 |
| Principal | Thomas M. Alexander |
| Assistant Principals | James Connor, Gary Benasutti, Michael Berardi |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1814 (2009-10) |
| Number of students | ~1,800 |
| Grade 9 | 1471 |
| Grade 10 | 1455 |
| Grade 11 | 1480 |
| Grade 12 | 1435 |
| School Color(s) | Maroon and Gold |
| Mascot | Red Devil |
| School Paper | The Devil's Herald |
| Website | avongrove.org |
Avon Grove High School is a public high school located in Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Avon Grove School District.
Avon Grove High School enrolls about 1,850+ students in grades 9-12. It is neighbored by Fred S. Engle Middle School, which houses grades 7 and 8. Their school mascot is a Red Devil whose name is Scorcher and the school's colors are maroon and gold.
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Avon Grove High School's mission statement is as follows:
An Avon Grove High School student will graduate with the intellectual and social skills necessary to lead a productive and successful life in the 21st century..[1]'
Avon Grove High School's Student Expectations is as follows:
For students to improve the school environment, and learn through mutual respect. To be responsible for your actions, to think before you act, to be in class on time, with required materials and a positive attitude and to dress, speak and act in a manner appropriate for school.
Avon Grove High School's mission statement and expectations are displayed in all classrooms and on TV screens throughout the school day as a reminder to students and faculty.
PSSA Results
11th Grade Reading
2009 - 75% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 65% of 11th graders on grade level.
2008 - 75%, State - 65%
2007 - 77%, State - 65%[2]
11th Grade Math:
2009 - 65% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 56% of 11th graders are on grade level.[3]
2008 - 67%, State - 56%
2007 - 70%, State - 53%
11th Grade Science:
2009 - 48% on grade level. State: 40% of 11th graders on grade level.
2008 - 31%
Graduation Rate:
2009 - 96%[4]
2008 - 97%
2007 - 97%[5]
College remediation: According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 24% of Avon Grove School District graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education or community colleges.[6] Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years.[7] Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education, one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.
By law, all Pennsylvania secondary school students must complete a project as a part of their eligibility to graduate from high school. The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set by the individual school district.[8]
The high school offers a Dual Enrollment program. This state program permits high school students to take courses, at local higher education institutions, to earn college credits. Students remain enrolled at their high school. The courses count towards both: high school graduation requirements and towards a college degree. The students continue to have full access to all clubs, activities and programs, at their high school including the graduation ceremony. The college credits are offered at a deeply discounted rate. The state offers a small grant to assist students in costs for tuition, fees and books.[9] Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.[10]
For the 2009-10 funding year, the school district received a state grant of $3,976 for the program.[11]
Avon Grove High School is currently in the process of seeking re-accreditation from the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association. The main purpose of the accreditation process is the improvement of education for youth by evaluating the degree to which a school has gained worthwhile outcomes set by its own staff and community. All accreditation and renewal decisions are made by the Commission on Secondary Schools, which is one of three commissions that function within Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[12]
The Avon Grove School District offers a large variety of clubs, activities and sports. Eligibility for participation is set by school board policy and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.
By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.[13]