SWMetro Lakeside Academy

swmetro.k12.mn.us

22 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Lakeside Academy is a specialized residential treatment center and therapeutic boarding school located in Buffalo, Minnesota. It is designed to serve adolescent males who are struggling with behavioral, emotional, or academic challenges. The academy operates under a philosophy that integrates clinical therapy, academic instruction, and character development, aiming to help students regain stability and foster personal growth in a structured environment.

The school's program is highly personalized, featuring a low student-to-teacher ratio that allows for individualized academic plans. Beyond the classroom, Lakeside Academy emphasizes a holistic approach to wellness, incorporating life-skills training, recreational activities, and therapeutic interventions to help students address underlying issues such as substance abuse, defiance, or mental health struggles. By providing a supportive community, the institution works to prepare its students for a successful transition back to their homes, schools, and communities.

Total Students

1.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SWMetro Lakeside Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Asian	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
13 (59.1 %)
Hispanic
4 (18.2 %)
Asian
2 (9.1 %)
Black
1 (4.5 %)
American Indian
1 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (4.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
Phone:	(952)567-8100
Website:	http://swmetro.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	22
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 1

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 4