For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 465 students in North Lakes Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, 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 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
465 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
57,049 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 515 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.
Overall District Rank
#216 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
82%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,198 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,178 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,198
$17,742
Spending / Student
$17,178
$18,463
Best North Lakes Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Lakes Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4576 232nd St N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2773
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2773
Gr: K-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 15th St Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Gr: 7-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Lakes Academy School District?
North Lakes Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 465 students.
What is the rank of North Lakes Academy School District?
North Lakes Academy School District is ranked #165 out of 515 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?
82% of North Lakes Academy School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 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 $17,178 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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