Avalon School is a K-12 school in Avalon, California on Santa Catalina Island, 26 miles off the coast of California. The school is a part of the Long Beach Unified School District. A remote one-room school house, Two Harbors Elementary located 18 miles away at Two Harbors, closed in 2014 due to low enrollment.
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Avalon K-12 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avalon K-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Avalon K-12's student population of 453 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Motto
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
School Rankings
Avalon K-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avalon K-12 is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6552 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avalon K-12's ranking?
Avalon K-12 is ranked #6552 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avalon K-12?
The graduation rate of Avalon K-12 is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Avalon K-12?
453 students attend Avalon K-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Avalon K-12 students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avalon K-12?
Avalon K-12 has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Avalon K-12 offer ?
Avalon K-12 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Avalon K-12 part of?
Avalon K-12 is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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