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.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.Dual enrollmentThe 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. Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.For the 2009-10 funding year, the school district received a state grant of $3,976 for the program.Accreditation for GrowthAvon Grove High School is seeking re-accreditation from the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association. The purpose of the accreditation process is the improvement of education 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
