North Lakes Academy School District

308 15th St Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025-1177
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 555 students in North Lakes Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in North Lakes Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
555 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Lakes Academy 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#231 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
37%
46%
53%
51%
39%
41%
(22-23)
85%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
85%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,571 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 $14,393 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
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,571
$17,854
Spending / Student
$14,393
$18,580

Best North Lakes Academy School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Lakes Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
308 15th St Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
North Lakes Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4576 232nd St N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 797-6266
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
North Lakes Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4576 232nd St N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Lakes Academy School District?
North Lakes Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 555 students.
What is the rank of North Lakes Academy School District?
North Lakes Academy School District is ranked #239 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in North Lakes Academy School District?
85% of North Lakes Academy School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% 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 North Lakes Academy School District?
North Lakes Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is North Lakes Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,393 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 555 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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