The base sits at the foot of the Dolomite Mountains, approximately 50 miles Northeast of Venice, Italy. Aviano High School has been fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1975. Students come from all states, being primarily dependents of American military and civilian personnel. There are a few tuition-paying pupils who enroll on a space available basis. Many students have a foreign born parent and are bilingual.
All families live off base on the Italian economy.
This interchange with the host nation community helps foster an awareness and understanding of the Italian culture, language, and people. Our student body is diverse culturally and ethnically.