Avon Grove High School
Avon Grove High School is a public high school located in Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Avon Grove School District.
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257 State Road , , 19390 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°48′57″N 75°48′57″W |
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| Type | Public |
| Motto | In Pursuit of Excellence |
| Established | 1928 |
| School district | Avon Grove School District |
| Principal | Dr. Scott DeShong |
| Staff | 104.25 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,727 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.57[1] |
| Color(s) | Maroon and gold |
| Mascot | Red Devil |
| Rival | Oxford High School |
| Newspaper | The Devil's Herald |
| Website | School website |
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.
The school was established in 1928 with Pierre Dupont being involved in designing its first building. The current building was built in 1957.[2]
Notable alumni
- Joey Wendle, baseball player[3]
- Toby Leaman, singer, bassist of American rock group Dr. Dog
- Scott McMicken, singer, guitarist of American rock group Dr. Dog
- Dan Torelli, former drummer of American rock group Medina Lake
References
- "Avon Grove HS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- "WCU's Wendle One of Area's Best". cbslocal.com. 18 April 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
External links
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