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North Lakes Academy Upper School

308 15th St Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 159 students in grades 9-12, North Lakes Academy Upper 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

North Lakes Academy Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
North Lakes Academy Upper School's student population of 159 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
159 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
North Lakes Academy Upper 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 North Lakes Academy Upper School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#673 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Lakes Academy Upper School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Lakes Academy Upper School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Lakes Academy Upper School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Lakes Academy Upper School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
84%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of North Lakes Academy Upper School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-79%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Lakes Academy Upper School and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Lakes Academy Upper School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Lakes Academy Upper School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Lakes Academy Upper School's ranking?
North Lakes Academy Upper School is ranked #673 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Lakes Academy Upper School?
The graduation rate of North Lakes Academy Upper School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Lakes Academy Upper School?
159 students attend North Lakes Academy Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of North Lakes Academy Upper School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Lakes Academy Upper School?
North Lakes Academy Upper School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Lakes Academy Upper School offer ?
North Lakes Academy Upper School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Lakes Academy Upper School part of?
North Lakes Academy Upper School is part of North Lakes Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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