North Lakes Academy Upper School

www.northlakesacademy.org

Charter School 159 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

159

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Lakes Academy Upper School
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	8
Black	8
Asian	4
Two or More	6

White
133 (83.6 %)
Hispanic
8 (5.0 %)
Black
8 (5.0 %)
Two or More
6 (3.8 %)
Asian
4 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NORTH LAKES ACADEMY
Phone:	(651)982-2688
Website:	http://www.northlakesacademy.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 9 52

Grade 10 42

Grade 11 31

Grade 12 34