Serving the Forest Lake and surrounding areas since 1999, North Lakes Academy provides a personalized learning environment designed to meet a wide variety of academic needs. With strong core subjects and a full complement of liberal arts courses, NLA provides a quality learning in a responsive learning atmosphere.

North Lakes Academy will provide an environment in which middle and high school students will learn eagerly, extensively and deeply so that they will be able to assume productive and satisfying roles in a global society.

We will provide a rigorous, liberal arts curriculum in a small, personalized, developmentally appropriate learning environment and graduate students who are confident, skilled scholars and citizens.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading

65%

Percent Proficient - Math

65%

Average Graduation Rate

88%

Average SAT

Average ACT

55 responses

AP Enrollment

45%

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University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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University of Minnesota Duluth
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The "Becoming" Curriculum

Our expectation is that students and teachers excel in core academic, active and artistic disciplines, develop a sense of purpose and path, and value a united community built through appreciation of diversity. The "Becoming" curriculum strategy is focused on helping us all find our path and purpose, as well as preparing students for college and career in the 21st Century.

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Cost of Living
grade B
Good for Families
grade B+
Housing
grade B

Median Household Income

$87,753

National

$69,021

Median Rent

$1,174

National

$1,163

Median Home Value

$299,800

National

$244,900

Culture & Safety

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67%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 9 responses

Poll

67%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 9 responses

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What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 14 responses

Frozen 5 week,Homecoming,Snowball Dance,Prom
43%
Homecoming, Pep Rallies, Spirit Week, etc.
36%
Talent Show
14%
Spirit Week
7%

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Diversity

C+

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

264

Free or Reduced Lunch

12%

67%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 9 responses

89%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 9 responses

67%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 9 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National

17:1

Average Teacher Salary

Teachers in First/Second Year

6.3%

85%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 13 responses

85%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 13 responses

92%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 13 responses

Clubs & Activities

C+

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

High

Boys Athletic Participation

Average

Expenses Per Student

National

$12,239

50%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 12 responses

25%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 12 responses

67%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 12 responses

North Lakes Academy - Upper School Reviews

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We have greatly appreciated North Lakes Academy. The teachers do a great job of connecting with their students and really care about each of them. There is a sense of community and we love the family feel of a smaller school. The administration has done a great job of remaining in person and specifically mask free! They tend to gravitate towards parent/family choice in most matters which we appreciate! We have been welcomed by wonderful coaches, staff and families at North Lakes Academy.

The staff and the students at this school are wonderful! They don't care too much about the students grades, they care about their education and good habits. They have proven this specifically during COVID where they have bravely kept the school open regardless of the circumstances fr the sake of the students' growth. I recommend this school to any public-schooler.

While North Lakes Academy is a small school, which is very beneficial in some ways. The small aspect can also be detrimental to one's experience. This school lacks any well performing sports teams and does not have the funds for major sports such as football, which is a great outlet for students. On top of this, there are very few clubs and groups made available to students. There are not many classes offered for AP or Honors aspects. The basic teaching skills are also below average, as students do not get to choose their electives and are forced to participate in huge events that have no major importance. Funds at this school are so low that they continuously fire teachers and put the course load of multiple classes onto one teacher. Lastly, the food is god awful.

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