Why Paladin is Right For You

Paladin is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades 9 – 12+. At Paladin, we champion personalized, interest-driven education through seminars, project-based learning, and experiential learning models. These approaches allow students to lead their own academic journey, selecting topics that align with their passions and engaging in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. This fosters both academic growth and personal investment in their studies, enriching their overall educational experience.

An integral part of our success is our relationships-first approach. Life circumstances often create barriers to educational success, but these obstacles do not define a student’s capabilities or potential. We believe that with the support Paladin offers, students will not only overcome such barriers, but thrive while meeting their social, emotional, and academic goals. Come in for a tour to see what we mean when we say “Paladin is a better high school experience.”

— Outdoor Learning Space —
Nurturing Minds and Nature Together

We’re proud to introduce our new outdoor classroom, an extension of our mission to engage students through hands-on, student-centered, experiential learning.

Tucked into a small wooded area beside our school, this once-unused land has been transformed into a vibrant learning space that sparks curiosity, fosters collaboration, and cultivates critical thinking.

This project was made possible through the generous support and partnership of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Catalyst for Systems Change (CSC), Tree Trust, and EdVisions. Thank you for helping us bring this vision to life.