Avalon K-12
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Avalon K-12
Avalon K-12 is an independent, co-educational school located in the heart of the picturesque Avalon Beach. Founded in 1979, Avalon K-12 has a long history of providing quality education to its students. With a strong focus on academic excellence, the school offers a wide range of courses from Kindergarten to Year 12.
At Avalon K-12, students are encouraged to explore their individual potential and develop their own unique talents. The school provides a stimulating environment for learning, and each student is encouraged to reach their maximum potential.
Avalon K-12 is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for its students. The school has a strong emphasis on personal growth and development, and provides a range of extracurricular activities for students to take part in.
The school also offers a wide range of sports and cultural activities, including basketball, soccer, tennis, swimming, and drama. The school also has a strong focus on the arts, and offers a range of music and art classes.
Avalon K-12 is a vibrant and welcoming school that strives to provide a quality education to its students. With a strong focus on academic excellence, the school provides a stimulating environment for learning and encourages each student to reach their maximum potential.
Address:
200 Falls Canyon Rd.
Avalon, CA 90704Phone:
(310) 510-0790
Site:
Grades:
K – 12
Enrollment:
477 students
Overview Avalon K-12
Avalon K-12 serves 477 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Avalon K-12 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Avalon K-12
Avalon K-12 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Avalon K-12 is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.