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Why Avalon?

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Why Avalon?

Avalon School is an award-winning public school that has been serving students in St. Paul and beyond for over 20 years.

275

students split between grades 6-12, helping create a community where every student is valued.

23+

years of successfully operating one of the most progressive and innovative programs in the country.

95%+

of families report Avalon as a safe and positive learning community every year.

Student-Centered

Through an emphasis on creating a small, safe community, building meaningful relationships with adults, and allowing students to explore their passions, Avalon has kept students at the center of it's program since the very first.

12-1

student-to-teacher ratio building wide

1250+

independent projects designed, proposed, and presented by Avalon students every year.

infinite

possibilities when students take charge of their own learning.

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student presenting to the community

Teacher-Powered

Avalon has been a national leader in Teacher-Powered Schools for over 20 years.  

40+

staff work to support our students, including general education teachers, case managers, social workers, and paraprofessionals.

23+

years of successfully operating one of the most progressive and innovative programs in the country.

300+

years of experience teaching at Avalon shared by the licensed teaching staff – an average of over 10 years of experience per staff member.

Community-Connected

With small class sizes, mixed-aged advisories, peer mediation, and restorative justice, Avalon is a community of learners building together.  We also encourage students to get beyond our walls and engage in the larger community through independent projects, service work, and internships.

35+

senior projects with a community member serving as a subject expert on the project committee.

over 90%

of students reporting Avalon as a safe and positive learning community every year.

20+

community organizations engaged by students annually.

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FAQs

For further questions, please reach out to our enrollment coordinator, schedule a shadow experience, or come for a tour!

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How do I apply to Avalon School?

Applying at Avalon is simple - just visit our SchoolAdmin portal, create an account, and then complete an application form online. 

You can fill out an application over the phone or in person by visiting or calling our front office at 651.649.5495 ext. 204. You can also call or text 651.217.8348 for enrollment help. You will receive a confirmation e-mail once your form has been submitted.

Does Avalon charge tuition fees?

As a public, non-profit charter school, Avalon is free for all students in the state of Minnesota.

What are the daily hours of Avalon?

Our regular school day starts at 9am and ends at 3:40pm. Our building is open on Monday-Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm. 

If your student needs to wait for a ride after our building hours close, they are welcome to wait outside of our building or at a nearby coffee shop.

What about sports or extracurriculars?

In 2018-19 we added sports teams! Avalon has our own running club, nordic ski team, and fall and spring ultimate frisbee teams. We have partnerships with nearby schools for girls' volleyball, wrestling, baseball, and basketball.

Avalon offers a series of extracurricular activities that take place during and after regular school hours. These offerings change often, due to the fact that most clubs and groups are student-developed, led, and maintained.

What transportation does Avalon provide?

Avalon provides Metro Transit bus passes to all students who want to utilize the transit system to get to school. The bus pass options include an unlimited ride pass, or a 10-ride pass for students who rely on public transit on a less than daily basis. 

Students and families must complete a transportation agreement form before being issued their desired bus pass. There is also an opportunity to opt-in to a car pool app in order to find Avalon families near you: Carpool Connector.

Still have questions?

Please reach our to our Enrollment Coordinator!

You can call or text 651.217.8348 for enrollment help, or email us at Enrollment@avalonschool.org.

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Testimonials

Our son has never felt this supported in a school setting before. He feels really seen, heard, and valued at Avalon. When conflicts arise, he feels like there are lots of helpful adults around to support him and yet who also give him space to practice and get better at new social, academic and wellness skills. He has a wide variety of friends and opportunities through Avalon and is absolutely thriving! We can't thank the Avalon community enough for creating this kind of trusting and growth-minded community.

Families

Survey, 2023

Avalon advisors earned my trust by engaging my passions and interests. They harnessed my strengths and talents to help me explore a world of knowledge and opportunities confidently, and skillfully.

Alumn

Survey, 2023

Inclusive, supportive community. Individualized approach to learning.

Families

Survey, 2023

I genuinely believe I wouldn't have survived high school without Avalon. I think there's also a very high chance I maybe wouldn't have graduated if I went anywhere else instead of Avalon. The support from the Avalon staff was unmatched, I never would have done so well in any of the subjects if not for the support from my teachers. From the individual attention from the advisor, to the class discussions you could feel that the Avalon teachers wanted you to succeed and that they were going to help you do that. Avalon has also had some of the most informed counselors and mental health professionals I have ever come across in a school setting and I think that was a huge part of my personal success.

Alumn

Survey, 2023