North Lakes Academy Middle School

www.northlakesacademy.org

Charter School 157 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

North Lakes Academy is a public charter school located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with a focus on providing a personalized educational experience, the academy emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum blended with a supportive, community-oriented environment. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the school aims to foster stronger relationships between students and faculty, allowing for more individualized attention and a tailored approach to learning that helps students reach their unique academic goals.

Beyond its core academics, North Lakes Academy places a significant emphasis on character development and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. The school is known for its college-preparatory focus, encouraging students to take ownership of their education while preparing them for life after high school. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence, the academy strives to provide a safe and intellectually stimulating space where students can explore their interests, develop their talents, and graduate well-prepared for higher education and future professional endeavors.

157

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Lakes Academy Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	11
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	4

White
132 (84.1 %)
Hispanic
11 (7.0 %)
Black
6 (3.8 %)
Asian
4 (2.5 %)
Two or More
4 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NORTH LAKES ACADEMY
Phone:	(651)982-2773
Website:	http://www.northlakesacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6 56

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 58