Avalon School

Avalon School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
700 Glendale St,  Saint Paul, MN
4.4
4.1
175 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Carrie Bakken
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
64.5%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
620
Verbal
710
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
30
Science
28
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
56.7%
State Average
31.9%
Science
0%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
57.1%
Female
42.9%
White
65%
Hispanic
12.4%
Two or more races
10.2%
Black
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
Native American
2.3%

School Rankings

#6 Best HS for the Arts in Minnesota
#10 Best Charter HS in Minnesota
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 23 Students
Hamline University 12 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 10 Students
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 9 Students
Macalester College 7 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 6 Students
Gustavus Adolphus College 6 Students
University of Iowa 5 Students
Minneapolis College 5 Students
Carleton College 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Film and Video Studies 7 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Arts 5 Students
History 5 Students
Business 4 Students
Marketing 4 Students
Graphic Design 4 Students
Fashion and Apparel Design 4 Students
Aerospace Engineering 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 9 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
9/5/2024
Avalon's project based curriculum is perfect for my kiddo. He needs more flexibility and support in a smaller class size. This is what he gets at Avalon! Go Dragons!
5.0 Parent
1/16/2018
Very welcoming environment, it is truly a community. Students are allowed to be them selves and explore educational subjects that appeal to them, with a basis that is guided by an advisor. We are very happy with avalon and grateful to have found it. It has changed our child's life.
5.0 NicheUser
2/5/2016
They are really great at developing a welcoming environment for all kids.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 72 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/29/2025
Avalon has been a really wonderful home for my 6th and 9th grade kids. They get to be themselves, have space to struggle and to grow, and be compassionately supported along the way. I've found the instructors to be responsive and curious when the kids are having a rough time, and the curriculum to b...
5.0 parent
4/28/2025
My student has had a good experience at Avalon. Teachers and staff are supportive and work with students' strengths and weaknesses. Being a project-based charter school, students can develop and work on projects that interest them. Avalon has a small, close-knit, and inclusive atmosphere.
5.0 parent
11/10/2022
I give Avalon 5 stars but need to be fair and honest to say that no school experience is perfect. There are always ups and downs -- it's an imperfect experience of humans trying to create communuty. But Avalon comes closest to an ideal solution -- and we've had many different school experiences. Peo...
4.0 parent
11/4/2022
Avalon? Perfectly imperfect - and SO helpful for my daughter.My daughter got lost in the big city school (which is a good school) - and things were getting worse with truancy and a complete disconnection from classes.My daughter needed visibility, flexibility, and support – and being at Avalon made...

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Avalon School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Saint Paul, MN and is served by the Avalon School in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 175 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 34.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64.5% are proficient in reading. Avalon School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 64.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $476,982. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jennings Experiential High School, Venture Academy, Sejong Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Saint Paul has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Avalon School.

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