NORTH LAKES ACADEMY 56

NORTH LAKES ACADEMY 56 is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the NORTH LAKES ACADEMY school district, located in FOREST LAKE, MN with about 215 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, NORTH LAKES ACADEMY 56 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

North Lakes Academy, located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. The school is defined by its commitment to a smaller, more intimate learning environment, which allows for greater individualized attention and a close-knit community atmosphere. By focusing on a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a supportive social environment, the academy aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility among its students.

Beyond its core academic offerings, North Lakes Academy emphasizes the development of character and active citizenship. The school utilizes a personalized learning approach to meet diverse student needs, often encouraging a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and families. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, the academy integrates traditional subjects with an environment designed to help students transition smoothly from middle school through their high school graduation.

For more information, contact NORTH LAKES ACADEMY 56 at (651) 982-2688 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

308 15TH ST SW
FOREST LAKE, MN 55025-8888
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NORTH LAKES ACADEMY 56 is a public Title I Charter school in FOREST LAKE, MN with about 215 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
215
Teachers:
15.02
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 215 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH LAKES ACADEMY 56 is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.7%
Two or more races
2.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Black or African American
1.9%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
54.4%
Male
45.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.