School Information
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GreatSchools Rating:
5
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Educational Climate:
Above Average
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Technology Measure:
Not Reported
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Type:
State Department Of Education
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Grades:
7th Grade - 12th Grade
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District:
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Students/Teacher:
NOT REPORTED
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Students/Grade:
30.8
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Number Students:
0000185
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Number Teachers:
NOT REPORTED
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Number Classrooms:
10
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Expense/Pupil:
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Poverty Level:
NOT REPORTED
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Number Computers:
0
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Number PCs:
0
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Number Macs:
0
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Principal:
Ms Nora Whalen
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CHARTER SCHOOL
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GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
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ESL
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
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BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
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YEAR ROUND CLASSES
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VOC-TECH
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ADULT EDUCATION
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NCLB SCHOOL
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BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
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COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
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AYP SCHOOL
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
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MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews
School Ratings (73 ratings)
Other Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-07-01
"an excellent school learning community I'd be pleased to have my children (now teachers) because it is a caring, engaging, supportive place for all members, students and staff alike"
Other Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-06-28
"I just graduated Avalon this year as a member of the class of 2012. This wonderful place has taught me how to be true to myself in my education and how to take control of my future. Avalon challenges their students more than the average community because they provide an environment that encourages learners to go beyond their limits and to push themselves for their own reasons, for their own success. I was not only given the opportunity to grow, but to pursue my personal aspirations. I could say that Avalon is the perfect place for anyone to grow, but what it actually does is provide a personalized community with faculty who allow you to flourish as far and wide as you choose to. What Avalon does is provide a limitless education for its students. It gives us control. Next year I'm going to an excellent college which provided me with a total of $21,000 of financial aid (not including student loans), more than 50% of the cost. Something that FOUR other colleges matched. So clearly colleges agree with my assessment of Avalon. I left Avalon feeling proud of myself and the work I had done. I would recommend it to any prospective students (or parents) looking for a better education."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-06-02
"The staff at Avalon is an impressive collection of dedicated, compassionate professionals. If your child would do well with project-based learning, it would be hard to beat Avalon."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2011-10-14
"My son was unable to be successful at his neighborhood school. At Avalon they appreciate his unique learning style. It is amazing to hear him excited to go to school. Avalon is a place where he is free to be himself in an accepting community of amazing students and staff. In this environment he has blossomed and is making plans for his future. Thank you Avalon!"
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2011-08-04
"Avalon is a very special place. Students who are motivated and self-directed can soar, beyond anything that might be expected in a conventional school. But more importantly, students who have lost their way can find it again. It is, in my mind, because of the intimacy: the close relationships with teachers (called advisors), the close community of the students and the insistence that every child can learn, and be in charge of their own learning. At graduation this year, the most touching story by far was the young man who had turned his academic career around. We were all in tears, his family was there cheering, and he gave flowers to his mother. Extraordinary. In addition, it is tolerant and focused on giving back to the community. There is very little chance that a conventional, large, and comparatively well-resourced high school could ever match what Avalon can offer."