Serving 1,883 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,883 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Lake Area High School's student population of 1,883 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,883 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Lake Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Lake Area High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#577 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Lake Area High School's ranking?
Forest Lake Area High School is ranked #577 out of 1,734 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Lake Area High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Lake Area High School is 89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Forest Lake Area High School?
1,883 students attend Forest Lake Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Forest Lake Area High School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Lake Area High School?
Forest Lake Area High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
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?
Forest Lake Area High School is part of Forest Lake Public School District.
School Reviews
5 12/1/2020
Newly updated facilities... phenomenal. Highly skilled and caring educators!
5 2/13/2016
Forest Lake has done amazing things over 105 years!!
2 3/5/2015
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.
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