Academy for Sciences and Agriculture (AFSA K-12)
| Street Address | 100 East Vadnais Blvd
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 Map & Directions (Google Maps) |
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| Website | Visit Website |
| High School Phone | 651-209-3910 |
| K-8 Phone | 612-260-2662 |
| Grades Served | PreK-12 |
| Enrollment # | 420 |
| District # | 4074 |
| Congressional District | 4 |
| Legislative District | 44A |
| Authorizer | Osprey Wilds |
K-8 Building:
2925 Country Dr
Little Canada, MN 55117
Board of Directors
7 Board Members — Community Member Majority
- 2 parents
- 2 teachers
- 3 community members
Elections are held in May.
Programmatic Focus
Science focused curriculum with courses in Animal Science, Plant Science, Food Science, Environmental Science and Mechanical Science/Engineering. Hand’s on and experiential learning opportunities
Mission
The Mission of The Academy for Sciences and Agriculture (AFSA), a public charter school for grades PreK-12, is to engage learners in academically rigorous, student-centered, hands-on experiences and leadership opportunities within a science, environmental education, and agricultural context.
The Vision of AFSA is to develop lifelong learners who are curious, care for others and have high skill levels in applied sciences, and will be prepared for a future in a diverse, global and changing society.
History
The Academy for Sciences & Agriculture was founded in 2001 with the purpose of providing agricultural literacy to an urban and suburban population. The school has expanded to include career opportunities in five areas of science, including: Engineering, Animal Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science, and Food Science. In 2005, the location in Vadnais Heights opened its doors. This facility was purposefully designed to fit our curriculum and mission. In 2014, AFSA added grades 5 - 6 and in 2019 added grades K - 4. With the addition of K-4, an additional building was needed. The elementary building was opened in 2019 and is located in Little Canada. In the fall of 2024 we expanded to include PreK. AFSA PreK-12's locations allow the inclusion of students from all northern Twin Cities areas to attend.
Awards & Recognition
2016, 2019, 2020 - School Finance Award , MDE
2009 - MAEF School Spotlight Award, Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation
Accountability
Data for Parents and Educators
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Enrollment
Erik Bruner-Wiltse (9-12 Enrollment): ebrunerwiltse@afsak12.com
Liz Burkwald (K-6 Enrollment)