For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,795 students in Forest Lake, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Forest Lake, MN are Forest Lake Area High School, Lila Upper School and North Lakes Academy Upper School. 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 36% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Forest Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Forest Lake, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Forest Lake Area High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Forest Lake, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Lake Area High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Scandia Tr N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8401
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 1,823 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Lila Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Gr: 6-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
North Lakes Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 15th St Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Forest Lake Area Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
943 Sw 9th Avenue
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Community School Credit Recovery
Alternative School
943 9th Ave Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3175
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3175
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Online Learning Program
Charter School
19850 Fenway Ave N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Gr: 6-12
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
Gr: 10-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Forest Lake, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Gr: 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
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
Gr: 10-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
943 Sw 9th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8700
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8700
Gr: 7-9 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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, Lila Upper School and North Lakes Academy Upper School.
How many public high schools are located in Forest Lake?
8 public high schools are located in Forest Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Lake?
Forest Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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