AVALON SCHOOL

www.avalonschool.org/

Charter School 182 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Avalon School, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a democratic, project-based learning model. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school operates on the principle that students should have significant agency over their education. Instead of a traditional standardized curriculum, students work closely with faculty advisors to design personalized projects that align with state academic standards while catering to their individual interests and career goals.

The school’s culture is defined by its emphasis on community, collaborative governance, and self-directed learning. Because Avalon is small by design, it fosters a close-knit environment where teachers act more as mentors and facilitators than traditional lecturers. By prioritizing critical thinking, research, and real-world application over rote memorization, Avalon School aims to prepare its students for the complexities of higher education and professional life in a modern, autonomous setting.

182

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AVALON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	18
Black	14
Asian	5
Two or More	11
American Indian	6

White
128 (70.3%)
Hispanic
18 (9.9%)
Black
14 (7.7%)
Two or More
11 (6.0%)
American Indian
6 (3.3%)
Asian
5 (2.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	AVALON SCHOOL
Phone:	(651)649-5495
Website:	http://www.avalonschool.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 40

Grade 10 40

Grade 11 50

Grade 12 52