supporting our learners

Established in 1997

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High Academic Goals

Core Knowledge School (K-8), traditional classroom (9-12), individual staff support (K-12), and Project-Based Learning (PBL) 9-12 to promote high standards of engagement and learning

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Small Class Sizes

7:1 Student to Teacher Ratio Campus-Wide

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Programs

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High academic standards

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Small class sizes

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8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

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Project Based Learning

Our History

students with teacher1996
Echo School closed due to consolidations, but the town's commitment to education remained.Consolidation and Change
two men cut a red ribbon on a school door1997
On September 2, 1997, the town saw its school reopen. It is now a K-12 institutionBirth of E.C.H.O. Charter
Echo Charter School Campus2025
Now in our 28th year as a charter school, we celebrate a 140 year legacy of learning!A 140 Year Legacy
postcard with words Greetings from Echo Minnesota and photos of old buildings1886
The first school was taught in the Echo town hall in 1886 and 1887. Our Beginnings
new high school addition1895
The new schoolhouse was constructed with 8 rooms. A high school space was added in 1906.Growing Town, Growing School
men fight a fire in a black and white photo1926
Despite efforts of brave individuals, a fire on Tuesday, March 23 consumed the campusTragedy and Rebuilding
students with teacher1996
Echo School closed due to consolidations, but the town's commitment to education remained.Consolidation and Change
two men cut a red ribbon on a school door1997
On September 2, 1997, the town saw its school reopen. It is now a K-12 institutionBirth of E.C.H.O. Charter
Echo Charter School Campus2025
Now in our 28th year as a charter school, we celebrate a 140 year legacy of learning!A 140 Year Legacy
postcard with words Greetings from Echo Minnesota and photos of old buildings1886
The first school was taught in the Echo town hall in 1886 and 1887. Our Beginnings
new high school addition1895
The new schoolhouse was constructed with 8 rooms. A high school space was added in 1906.Growing Town, Growing School
men fight a fire in a black and white photo1926
Despite efforts of brave individuals, a fire on Tuesday, March 23 consumed the campusTragedy and Rebuilding
Steadfast in our belief that every child has opportunities since 1886