For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,816 students in Forest Lake, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Forest Lake, MN are Forest Lake Area High School, North Lakes Upper School and Lakes Intl Language Acad-headwaters. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest Lake, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Forest Lake have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Forest Lake, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakes Intl Language Acad-headwaters, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Forest Lake, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Lake Area High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Scandia Tr N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8401
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8401
Grades: 9-12
| 1,883 students
Rank: #22.
North Lakes Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 15th St Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Lakes Intl Language Acad-headwaters
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Grades: 6-12
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Forest Lake Area Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
943 Sw 9th Avenue
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
Step
Special Education School
200 Sw 4th Street
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8129
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8129
Grades: 10-12
| 50 students
Forest Lake, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Montessori Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
200 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Fairview Recovery Services High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
246 11th Avenue Se
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2078
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2078
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Forest Lake Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Sw Ave Se
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8270
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lakes Ed. Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
121 11th Ave S.e.
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8356
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8356
Grades: 10-11
| 4 students
943 Sw 9th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8700
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8700
Grades: 7-9
| 640 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Forest Lake, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Forest Lake, MN include Forest Lake Area High School, North Lakes Upper School and Lakes Intl Language Acad-headwaters.
How many public high schools are located in Forest Lake, MN?
6 public high schools are located in Forest Lake, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Lake, MN?
Forest Lake, MN public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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