North Lakes Academy is a charter school located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, United States. It serves students in grades K–12 from Forest Lake and surrounding areas. Established in 1999, NLA currently educates approximately 400 students with class sizes averaging 22 students.
Serving 245 students in grades 7-12, North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus's student population of 245 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
Who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE.
School Rankings
North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#765 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Husky
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus's ranking?
North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus is ranked #765 out of 1,773 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus?
The graduation rate of North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus?
245 students attend North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus?
North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus offer ?
North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus part of?
North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus is part of North Lakes Academy School District.
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