Serving 176 students in grades 6-12, Forest Lake Area Community School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Lake Area Community School's student population of 176 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Lake Area Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Lake Area Community School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1789 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
6%
12%
White
74%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Lake Area Community School's ranking?
Forest Lake Area Community School is ranked #1789 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Lake Area Community School?
The graduation rate of Forest Lake Area Community School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Forest Lake Area Community School?
176 students attend Forest Lake Area Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Forest Lake Area Community School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Lake Area Community School?
Forest Lake Area Community School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Lake Area Community School offer ?
Forest Lake Area Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Forest Lake Area Community School part of?
Forest Lake Area Community School is part of Forest Lake Public School District.
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