Aviano High School has been fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1975. The school opened as a junior high with grades 1 through 10 in 1968. In 1974, 11th and 12th grades were added. 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. Interscholastic teams compete with American schools in Italy and Germany and also with international schools in Milan and Rome. Teams winning district championships advance to European regional playoffs.