Serving 198 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 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- 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 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. 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
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
69%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
198 students attend Forest Lake Area Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Forest Lake Area Community School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Lake Area Community School offer ?
Forest Lake Area Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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