Avalon School is a project-based charter middle school and high school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, located at 700 Glendale Street. As a project-based school, students meet their academic graduation requirements through a combination of independent projects, group projects, and seminars.
Serving 176 students in grades 9-12, Avalon School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avalon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Avalon School's student population of 176 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Blue, Green, Orange
School Calendar
School Motto
Avalon School seeks to establish a just world by nurturing an equitable school community for students that inspires active learning, social justice, engaged citizenship, and hope for the future.
School Rankings
Avalon School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avalon School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#616 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
69%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avalon School's ranking?
Avalon School is ranked #616 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Avalon School often compared to?
Avalon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great River School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avalon School?
The graduation rate of Avalon School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Avalon School?
176 students attend Avalon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Avalon School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avalon School?
Avalon School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avalon School offer ?
Avalon School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Avalon School part of?
Avalon School is part of Avalon School District.
In what neighborhood is Avalon School located?
Avalon School is located in the Saint Anthony Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 8 other public schools located in Saint Anthony Park.
School Reviews
5 9/29/2021
Awesome school. Currently in 10th grade going here and I have been having fun with projects that I actually have fun working on.
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