Avon Park, FL is a small city located in the heart of Central Florida. The city has a diverse population and is home to Sun 'n Lake Elementary School, Avon Elementary School, Hill-Gustat Middle School and Avon Park High School. Sun 'n Lake Elementary School has earned an A rating from the Florida Department of Education due to its rigorous academic standards and effective teaching practices. Avon Elementary also achieved an A rating from the Department of Education for having high student performance scores. Hill-Gustat Middle School earned a B+ rating and offers students a wide range of educational opportunities including physical education, art, music and technology classes. Avon Park High School received a C+ from the Department of Education and provides students with an extensive array of courses in science, math, language arts and social studies. The local education system in Avon Park focuses on preparing students for college or their future career path while providing them with meaningful learning experiences that will stay with them throughout their lives.
Avon Park schools spend $9,021 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 15 pupils per teacher, 578 students per librarian, and 497 children per counselor.