CHARTER SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
Make Enrollment Simple For Every Family
From application to public lottery to enrollment, Avela helps charter schools deliver a transparent, auditable, family-friendly process.
Supporting Over 1,000 Charter Schools, Including:
Built For Families
Mobile-first, multilingual, and simple to help families complete applications and registration.
Transparent Lotteries
Avela’s Nobel Prize-winning algorithm ensures students are fairly placed in public lotteries.
Easy on Admins
Simple data access, family communication, and lottery management tools.
The Charter School Suite
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Avela Explore
Mobile-first, user-friendly school finder to empower families to find the right schools for their children.
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Avela Apply
Application system with parent portal for streamlined applications and admin portal for workflow management.
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Avela Match
World-class student assignment and admission lottery service leveraging Nobel Prize algorithms for transparency and fairness.
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Avela Enroll
Easy-to-use online registration, transfers, and enrollment platform with document collection and enrollment workflows.
Why Choose Avela for Your Charter School?
What’s good for your families is good for your school—streamlined systems lead to happier parents, engaged students, and a thriving school community.
Provide families with an intuitive, branded application experience that reflects your school’s mission and values, accessible on any device.
Simplify the Application Process
Save time with automated, equity-driven lottery tools that ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with enrollment policies.
Streamline Lottery Management
Transition applicants to enrolled students with tools to manage offers, waitlists, and family communication—all in one place.
Seamlessly Manage Enrollment
Access real-time dashboards and reports to track application trends, demographic data, and enrollment outcomes, helping you plan strategically.
Gain Actionable Enrollment Insights
Use configurable algorithms to implement weighted lotteries or other policies that reflect your school’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Prioritize Equity in Admissions
Connect with existing tools using CSV, API, or custom integrations, ensuring a smooth transition to your new enrollment solution.
Integrate Easily with Your Systems
Created by Charter School Experts
Greg Bybee
CEO & Co-Founder
Board member, Aspire Public Schools and previous work with NewSchools Venture Fund
Sonali Soi
Customer Success Lead
Former charter authorization in Oakland USD and worked for Silicon Schools Fund
Josh Kinoshita
Consultant
Head of ApplyLA and charter school Founder
Parag Pathak
Co-Founder
Clark Medalist and Leading Charter Schools Researcher
Charter School Research & Resources
Avela's founding team includes the world's leading charter researchers, including Nobel Laureate Joshua Angrist and Clark Medalist Parag Pathak, who wrote some of the most seminal papers highlighting the efficacy of charters and founded SEII, IIPSC, and UELN.
Also Powering Major Charter Common Apps
Newark Common App, Show Me KC Schools, SchoolAppSTL, Enroll Buffalo Chaters, One Camden, and more.
