North Lakes Academy Upper School

Summary:

North Lakes Academy Upper School is a public charter high school serving 159 students in grades 9-12 in Forest Lake, Minnesota. This relatively small school has a diverse student population and has consistently performed well academically, ranking among the top 20-25% of Minnesota high schools.

North Lakes Academy Upper School outperforms the state average in several key metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. In 2023-2024, the school had 53.13% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Reading for 10th grade, compared to the state average of 52.22%. In MCA-III Science for End of Course, the school had 61.02% proficiency, significantly higher than the state's 43.47%. The school has also maintained a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 76.4% to 88.8% over the past 5 years, generally higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.4 to 19.2 over the past 3 years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

When compared to nearby schools, North Lakes Academy Upper School generally outperforms the traditional public high schools in the Forest Lake Public School District, such as Forest Lake Area High School and Forest Lake Area Community School, in terms of academic performance, test scores, and graduation rates. However, it lags behind the highly-ranked Pines School Day Program and LILA Upper School in some metrics.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 308 15th St SW
       Forest Lake, MN  55025-8888


(651) 982-2688

District: North Lakes Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,926 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  141

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.0%
Hispanic:
5.7%
African American:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Lakes Academy Upper School ranks better than 72.9% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Lakes Academy Upper School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83%), Hispanic (5.7%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Lakes Academy Upper School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare North Lakes Academy Upper School employs 11.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Lakes Academy Upper School is $11,926.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Lakes Academy Upper School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Lakes Academy Upper School 130th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See North Lakes Academy Upper School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Lakes Academy 227th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Lakes Academy Upper School

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Rank History for all students at North Lakes Academy Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 69.26 174th 545 68.1%
2012 51.76 326th 539 39.5%
2013 51.98 312th 534 41.6%
2014 73.51 116th 483 76.0%
2015 55.73 262nd 504 48.0%
2016 52.62 274th 489 44.0%
2017 77.58 93rd 489 81.0%
2018 81.13 71st 494 85.6%
2019 84.14 46th 492 90.7%
2021 59.81 183rd 428 57.2%
2022 77.40 89th 472 81.1%
2023 75.64 95th 476 80.0%
2024 71.55 130th 480 72.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Lakes Academy Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.23 81st 173 53.2%
2022 75.21 33rd 214 84.6%
2024 62.96 69th 221 68.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Lakes Academy Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.10 71st 389 81.7%
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Rank History for Female students at North Lakes Academy Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.12 159th 395 59.7%
2019 78.13 68th 401 83.0%
2021 69.67 88th 339 74.0%
2022 58.56 177th 388 54.4%
2023 73.75 87th 396 78.0%
2024 55.64 193rd 403 52.1%
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Rank History for Male students at North Lakes Academy Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.13 15th 398 96.2%
2019 82.20 43rd 411 89.5%
2021 50.11 183rd 351 47.9%
2022 76.45 73rd 403 81.9%
2023 60.77 148th 398 62.8%
2024 76.45 71st 405 82.5%
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Rank History for White students at North Lakes Academy Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.13 113th 414 72.7%
2019 75.58 79th 412 80.8%
2021 45.58 212th 364 41.8%
2022 69.45 101st 401 74.8%
2023 66.31 122nd 398 69.3%
2024 65.14 132nd 402 67.2%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for North Lakes Academy Upper School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 59 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2010 105 2 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 116
2011 134 2 2 3 0 0 0 0 141
2012 157 2 4 6 4 0 0 0 173
2013 150 2 9 9 2 1 1 0 174
2014 179 1 4 4 2 0 1 0 191
2015 192 1 3 6 2 0 2 0 206
2016 196 3 4 2 3 0 4 0 212
2017 197 4 5 1 1 0 7 0 215
2018 195 4 4 5 1 0 6 0 215
2019 182 7 5 7 1 0 8 0 210
2020 182 5 7 8 2 0 6 0 210
2021 173 7 5 6 3 0 3 0 197
2022 139 8 4 4 1 0 4 0 160
2023 133 8 4 8 0 0 6 0 159
2024 117 6 5 8 0 0 5 0 141

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Lakes Academy Upper School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 62 6.2 10.0 25.8
2010 116 8.3 13.8 26.7
2011 141 10.6 13.1 27
2012 173 13.3 12.9 34.7
2013 174 14.0 12.3 32.2
2014 191 14.9 12.7 29.3
2015 206 14.0 14.7 27.7
2016 212 15.0 14.1 25
2017 215 15.7 13.6 16.7
2018 215 15.0 14.3 15.8
2019 210 16.0 13.0 12.9
2020 210 9.4 22.1 13.8
2021 197 10.2 19.2 12.2
2022 160 10.9 14.6 19.4
2023 159 11.0 14.4 35.8
2024 141 11.8 11.9 40.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Lakes Academy Upper School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 62 6.2 10.0 25.8
2010 116 8.3 13.8 26.7
2011 141 10.6 13.1 27
2012 173 13.3 12.9 34.7
2013 174 14.0 12.3 32.2
2014 191 14.9 12.7 29.3
2015 206 14.0 14.7 27.7
2016 212 15.0 14.1 25
2017 215 15.7 13.6 16.7
2018 215 15.0 14.3 15.8
2019 210 16.0 13.0 12.9
2020 210 9.4 22.1 13.8
2021 197 10.2 19.2 12.2
2022 160 10.9 14.6 19.4
2023 159 11.0 14.4 35.8
2024 141 11.8 11.9 40.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Lakes Academy Upper School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,926

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Lakes Academy Upper School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 46th of 492 High schoolsRanks 95th of 476 High schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (North Lakes Academy Upper School)62.360.5
 1.8%
   10th Grade Reading (North Lakes Academy)62.360.5
 1.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (North Lakes Academy Upper School)64.728.6
 36.1%
   11th Grade Math (North Lakes Academy)64.728.6
 36.1%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (North Lakes Academy Upper School)7857.9
 20.1%
   End of Course Science (North Lakes Academy)7857.9
 20.1%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students210159
 24.3%
African American78
 14.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White182133
 26.9%
Two or More Races86
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.9%35.8%
 23%


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Students at North Lakes Academy Upper School are 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

North Lakes Academy Upper School ranks 130th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 141 students attended North Lakes Academy Upper School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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