Avalon School

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Avalon School ranks 65 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Avalon School is a public charter high school serving 177 students in grades 9-12 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. With a diverse student population, the school has consistently strong academic performance, particularly in reading, science, and among its male and white student populations.

Avalon School stands out for its exceptional performance, ranking above the state average in MCA-III proficiency rates for reading and science. The school's special education students have also consistently ranked among the top 28 high schools in Minnesota, indicating excellent support and resources. Additionally, Avalon's male and white students have performed exceptionally well, ranking among the top 32 and 39 high schools in the state, respectively.

While Avalon School has room for improvement in its graduation and dropout rates, the school generally outperforms nearby schools like Sejong Academy Upper School and Rondo Campus in academic metrics. However, Venture Academy High School, located slightly farther away, has significantly lower academic performance compared to Avalon School.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

700 Glendale St
Saint Paul, MN 55114-1782

(651) 649-5495

District: Avalon School

SchoolDigger Rank:
65^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,443

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 177

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.0%

Hispanic:

12.4%

Two or more races:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Avalon School ranks better than 86.5% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Avalon School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65%), Hispanic (12.4%), two or more races (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avalon School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Avalon School employs 16.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avalon School is $19,443.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Avalon School:

SchoolDigger ranks Avalon School 65^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Avalon School in the ranking list.)

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Avalon School:

SchoolDigger ranks Avalon School 118^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Avalon School

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Rank History for all students at Avalon School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	78.33	66^th	433	84.8%
2005	84.05	18^th	452	96.0%
2006	71.58	151^st	450	66.4%
2007	79.49	90^th	463	80.6%
2008	76.54	119^th	460	74.1%
2010	67.87	184^th	540	65.9%
2011	53.90	314^th	545	42.4%
2012	55.93	302^nd	539	44.0%
2013	61.47	236^th	534	55.8%
2014	68.76	155^th	483	67.9%
2015	84.32	44^th	504	91.3%
2016	66.91	175^th	489	64.2%
2017	90.26	17^th	489	96.5%
2018	68.46	169^th	494	65.8%
2019	68.47	159^th	492	67.7%
2021	77.67	74^th	428	82.7%
2022	66.16	163^rd	472	65.5%
2023	81.82	67^th	476	85.9%
2024	81.37	65^th	480	86.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Avalon School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	96.25	2^nd	195	99.0%
2019	68.38	47^th	220	78.6%
2022	94.52	4^th	214	98.1%
2023	97.91	3^rd	216	98.6%
2024	77.28	28^th	221	87.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Avalon School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	55.23	208^th	395	47.3%
2019	48.25	243^rd	401	39.4%
2024	59.51	168^th	403	58.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Avalon School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	70.90	111^th	398	72.1%
2019	71.71	101^st	411	75.4%
2022	72.51	95^th	403	76.4%
2023	84.78	44^th	398	88.9%
2024	85.52	32^nd	405	92.1%

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Rank History for White students at Avalon School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	66.72	146^th	414	64.7%
2019	75.04	82^nd	412	80.1%
2022	73.69	74^th	401	81.5%
2023	72.28	91^st	398	77.1%
2024	83.30	39^th	402	90.3%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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by a citizen
Sunday, July 31, 2011

A place where people are treated with respect; a place where students are leaders and learners and teachers as are the staff!; a place where you like to be because of many opportunities for study, engagement, inquiry, field studies, internships; a place where the students make the rules Close Quote

Enrollment information for Avalon School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	88	11	8	6	2	n/a	n/a	115
2003	88	11	8	6	2	n/a	n/a	115
2004	100	12	8	6	2	n/a	n/a	128
2005	94	14	6	8	1	n/a	n/a	123
2006	106	21	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	143
2007	111	27	8	14	2	n/a	n/a	162
2008	140	33	8	8	2	n/a	n/a	191
2009	129	33	9	6	4	n/a	n/a	181
2010	129	17	6	12	8	n/a	n/a	172
2011	125	26	5	8	3	0	7	174
2012	134	27	6	11	4	0	7	189
2013	123	26	14	11	3	1	5	183
2014	103	17	6	10	2	0	3	141
2015	105	13	8	11	1	0	0	138
2016	108	13	6	8	1	0	3	139
2017	115	21	11	6	4	0	0	157
2018	118	18	10	15	8	0	2	171
2019	120	8	3	13	10	0	12	166
2020	122	10	4	18	9	0	16	179
2021	107	17	3	19	10	0	17	173
2022	109	17	5	16	8	0	20	175
2023	115	11	7	22	4	0	18	177

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Avalon School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	115	9.7	11.9	15.7
2003	115	9.7	11.9	15.7
2004	128	9.1	14.1	9.4
2005	123	8.7	14.1	2.4
2006	143	13.3	10.8	18.9
2007	162	12.7	12.8	24.1
2008	191	13.2	14.5	22
2009	181	15.6	11.6	1.7
2010	172	14.8	11.6	22.1
2011	174	13.6	12.7	33.3
2012	189	14.8	12.7	33.3
2013	183	15.9	11.4	32.2
2014	141	8.2	17.0	29.8
2015	138	8.0	17.2	23.9
2016	139	8.0	17.3	20.9
2017	157	9.1	17.2	26.1
2018	171	9.8	17.2	23.4
2019	166	9.9	16.7	24.1
2020	179	14.6	12.2	22.3
2021	173	15.2	11.3	20.8
2022	175	14.1	12.3	17.7
2023	177	16.3	10.8	32.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Avalon School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	115	9.7	11.9	15.7
2003	115	9.7	11.9	15.7
2004	128	9.1	14.1	9.4
2005	123	8.7	14.1	2.4
2006	143	13.3	10.8	18.9
2007	162	12.7	12.8	24.1
2008	191	13.2	14.5	22
2009	181	15.6	11.6	1.7
2010	172	14.8	11.6	22.1
2011	174	13.6	12.7	33.3
2012	189	14.8	12.7	33.3
2013	183	15.9	11.4	32.2
2014	141	8.2	17.0	29.8
2015	138	8.0	17.2	23.9
2016	139	8.0	17.3	20.9
2017	157	9.1	17.2	26.1
2018	171	9.8	17.2	23.4
2019	166	9.9	16.7	24.1
2020	179	14.6	12.2	22.3
2021	173	15.2	11.3	20.8
2022	175	14.1	12.3	17.7
2023	177	16.3	10.8	32.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Avalon School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$19,443

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Avalon School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 159^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 67^th of 476 High schools	18.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Avalon School)	60.6	75	14.4%
10th Grade Reading (Avalon School)	60.6	75	14.4%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Avalon School)	39.5	34.6	4.9%
11th Grade Math (Avalon School)	39.5	34.6	4.9%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Avalon School)	65.6	52.9	12.7%
End of Course Science (Avalon School)	65.6	52.9	12.7%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	166	177	6.6%
African American	8	11	37.5%
American Indian	10	4	60%
Asian	3	7	133.3%
Hispanic	13	22	69.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	120	115	4.2%
Two or More Races	12	18	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.1%	32.8%	8.7%

Schools Near Avalon School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	MCA-III Math (2024)	MCA-III Reading (2024)	MCA-III Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Avalon School	Public, Charter	9-12	700 Glendale St	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Avalon School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 649-5495	177	16	10.8	32.8%	115 (65.0%)	11 (6.2%)	22 (12.4%)	7 (4.0%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.2%)	81.4	65^th of 480 public high schools	86.5%	81.8	67^th of 476 public high schools	85.9%	2			36.7	36.7			63.2	63.2		68.8	68.8	$19,443
Online High School	Public, Charter	9-12	700 Glendale St	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Avalon School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 649-5495	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Minnesota Online High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	2314 University Ave W Ste 10	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Minnesota Online High School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(800) 764-8166	223	17	13.0	30.0%	165 (74.0%)	15 (6.7%)	15 (6.7%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.3%)							(n/a)												$10,799
MN Online High School - I.S.	Public	9-12	2314 University Ave W Ste 10	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Jennings Experiential High School	Public, Charter	7-12	2455 University Ave West	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Jennings Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 649-5403	46	5	9.2	91.3%	6 (13.0%)	14 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (56.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)												$13,875
Sejong Academy Upper School	Public, Charter	7-12	1885 University Ave. W	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Sejong Academy of Minnesota	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 301-8722	121	9	13.3	91.7%	3 (2.5%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	88.8	29^th of 480 public high schools	94.0%				(n/a)	6.3	28.1		19.6	25.0	29.0	63.6	34.5	37.5	63.6	44.2
Alternative Learning Center Secondary Extended Programs	Public	5-12	1930 Como Ave	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)												$10,399
Alternative Learning Center Secondary Special Sites	Public	6-12	1930 Como Ave	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	1	0			0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)												$5,237
Alternative Learning Center Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	1930 Como Ave	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Rondo Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	1821 University Ave W	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Minnesota Internship Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 588-1449	85	8	10.1	91.8%	1 (1.2%)	71 (83.5%)	6 (7.1%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)							(n/a)												$16,982

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Avalon School ranks 65^th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 177 students attended Avalon School.

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Students at Avalon School are 65% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% African American, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Avalon School	Public, Charter	9-12	700 Glendale St	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Avalon School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 649-5495	177	16	10.8	32.8%	115 (65.0%)	11 (6.2%)	22 (12.4%)	7 (4.0%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.2%)	81.4	65^th of 480 public high schools	86.5%		81.8	67^th of 476 public high schools	85.9%	2			36.7	36.7			63.2	63.2		68.8	68.8	$19,443
Online High School	Public, Charter	9-12	700 Glendale St	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Avalon School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 649-5495	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Minnesota Online High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	2314 University Ave W Ste 10	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Minnesota Online High School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(800) 764-8166	223	17	13.0	30.0%	165 (74.0%)	15 (6.7%)	15 (6.7%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.3%)								(n/a)												$10,799
MN Online High School - I.S.	Public	9-12	2314 University Ave W Ste 10	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jennings Experiential High School	Public, Charter	7-12	2455 University Ave West	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Jennings Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 649-5403	46	5	9.2	91.3%	6 (13.0%)	14 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (56.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$13,875
Sejong Academy Upper School	Public, Charter	7-12	1885 University Ave. W	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Sejong Academy of Minnesota	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 301-8722	121	9	13.3	91.7%	3 (2.5%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	88.8	29^th of 480 public high schools	94.0%					(n/a)	6.3	28.1		19.6	25.0	29.0	63.6	34.5	37.5	63.6	44.2
Alternative Learning Center Secondary Extended Programs	Public	5-12	1930 Como Ave	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$10,399
Alternative Learning Center Secondary Special Sites	Public	6-12	1930 Como Ave	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	1	0			0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$5,237
Alternative Learning Center Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	1930 Como Ave	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Rondo Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	1821 University Ave W	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Minnesota Internship Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 588-1449	85	8	10.1	91.8%	1 (1.2%)	71 (83.5%)	6 (7.1%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)								(n/a)												$16,982