Avondale
Avondale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, located adjacent to Phoenix along Interstate 10 on the west side of the metro area. The city sits near the Agua Fria and Gila Rivers at the edge of the Sonoran Desert, with the Estrella Mountains to the south.
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Schools
Public school service in Avondale is split among several districts. The Avondale Elementary School District operates nine schools from kindergarten through eighth grade, including Avondale Middle School, Copper Trails School, and Desert Star School. The Littleton Elementary School District, headquartered in Avondale, serves parts of the city, Tolleson, and Phoenix with nine elementary schools. High school students are served by the Agua Fria Union High School District, which includes Agua Fria High School in Avondale, as well as the Tolleson Union High School District, whose West Point High School is also located in Avondale.
Getting around
Avondale is located directly on Interstate 10, west of Phoenix. The American Sports Centers in Avondale are described as being about 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Things to do
Downtown Avondale has a historic corridor with independent shops, restaurants, and murals. The City of Avondale Parks and Recreation Department maintains 10 parks, including three community parks and neighborhood and plaza parks, with splash pads open daily. The Estrella Mountains lie near the city, and the American Sports Centers offer indoor volleyball, basketball, and soccer facilities.
- Avondale had a population of 89,334 as of the 2020 census. Avondale, Arizona
- Avondale was incorporated as a city in 1946. Avondale, Arizona
- The city covers a total area of 47.87 square miles. Avondale, Arizona
- Agua Fria High School, established in 1956, is located at 530 East Riley Drive in Avondale. Agua Fria High School
- West Point High School in Avondale opened on July 31, 2019. West Point High School (Arizona)
- The Avondale Elementary School District was established in 1894. Avondale Elementary School District
