AVALON K-12

Avalon K-12 is a Title I public school that is part of the Long Beach Unified school district, located in Santa Catalina, CA with about 571 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Avalon K-12 has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Avalon K-12 is a unique educational institution located on Santa Catalina Island, serving the small, tight-knit community of Avalon. As a combined K-12 school, it functions as the primary hub for the island's youth, offering a continuous educational experience from kindergarten through high school graduation. Because of its remote island location, the school plays a central role in the lives of local families, often fostering a close-knit environment where students remain with their peers and teachers throughout their entire developmental journey.

The school operates under the Long Beach Unified School District, providing a standard California curriculum despite its geographically isolated setting. Due to the limited population of the island, the school often balances small class sizes with the challenges of providing diverse extracurricular and academic resources. Avalon K-12 is known for its distinct school spirit and its deep integration with the surrounding coastal community, making it a focal point for island life and local activities.

For more information, contact Avalon K-12 at (310) 510-0790 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.