Avalon School

Avalon School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
700 Glendale St,  Saint Paul, MN
4.2
4.1
175 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Carrie Bakken
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
64.5%

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
3.48
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.9%
College Prep
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

Source: GreatSchools
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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
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
70.3%
Hispanic
9.9%
Black
7.7%
Two or more races
6%
Native American
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%

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 10 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
Arts 6 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
History 5 Students
Marketing 4 Students
Graphic Design 4 Students
Fashion and Apparel Design 4 Students
Aerospace Engineering 3 Students
Anthropology 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 9 Reviews
5.0 Parent
4/28/2025
Avalon staff is caring. Learning is tailored to each student. Students are encouraged to pursue their own areas of interest.
5.0
11/12/2024
My experience at Avalon has been a good one. even after only 2 years, I have found my people, and 2 years might seem like a lot but it's relatively short for me. It has been filled with highs, lows, and everything in between. Sure maybe you will have to endure a lecture or two or maybe you will regret joining the Nordic skiing team but it's worth the journey you take the people you meet and what you learn. Avalon's independent study program is amazing and works wonders on a kid as they feel at the center of what they will learn and what they can do. This journey is a long but amazing and educating one and where you will land can be a little of a grey area but the chances are endless.
5.0 NicheUser
2/5/2016
They are really great at developing a welcoming environment for all kids.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 77 Reviews
1.0 other
4/14/2026
I was subjected to consistent bullying and physical assault at this school. The staff repeatedly ignored these incidents. On one specific occasion, a teacher witnessed me being assaulted and, instead of intervening, chose to laugh. This environment is negligent and unsafe for students.
1.0 other
3/23/2026
A terrible school that robbed me of a real education.The culture is toxic and the teachers are checked out — and not in a quiet way. I once couldn't present my senior project because a teacher decided she was having a bad day. Another time, a teacher received an upsetting phone call from a parent an...
5.0 parent
1/23/2026
As a parent, I cannot say enough positive things about Avalon Charter School. Since our child joined the community in 6th grade, now in high school, we felt genuinely supported, not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well.Avalon excels at seeing the whole child. The social and emotio...
5.0 parent
12/11/2025
My son attended from 6th grade through graduation and had a wonderful experience!

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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 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% 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 3.48, the graduation rate is 64.5%, and the average ACT score is 28. The average home value in this area is $474,254. Discover additional schools in the area, like Online High School, Jennings Online Program, Jennings Experiential 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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