Lakes International Language Academ School District

246 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025-1823
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 572 students in Lakes International Language Academ School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Minnesota.
Public High Schools in Lakes International Language Academ School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Lakes International Language Academ School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lila Upper School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,177 Schools
# Students
1,287 Students
310,035 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
18,776 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lakes International Language Academ School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#146 out of 527 school districts
(Top 30%)
(22-23)
45%
46%
53%
51%
42%
41%
≥90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.57
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
12%
11%
% Black
3%
11%
% White
75%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,006 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,570 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,006
$17,854
Spending / Student
$12,570
$18,580

Best Lakes International Language Academ School District Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lila Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Grades: 6-12
| 572 students
Rank: n/an/a
Online Learning Program
Charter School
19850 Fenway Ave N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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