Serving 1,823 students in grades 9-12, Forest Lake Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,823 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50% in MN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Forest Lake Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Lake Area High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Forest Lake Area High School is ranked #610 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Lake Area High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Lake Area High School is 86%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Forest Lake Area High School?
1,823 students attend Forest Lake Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Forest Lake Area High School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Lake Area High School?
Forest Lake Area High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Lake Area High School offer ?
Forest Lake Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Forest Lake Area High School part of?
Newly updated facilities... phenomenal. Highly skilled and caring educators!
- Posted by Parent - Parent
52/13/2016
Forest Lake has done amazing things over 105 years!!
- Posted by Parent - refle
23/5/2015
I wouldn't recommend Forest Lake High School. We are disappointed in the facilities and staff. Our son has been through two deans and three advisors in the year and a half he has attended the high school. It is not a student friendly environment. The school is run down and the athletic facilities are in terrible condition.
- Posted by Parent - jackc
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,823 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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