Forest Lake Area Middle School

21395 GOODVIEW AVE N
FOREST LAKE, MN 55025

853 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Century Junior High, located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, is a key component of the Forest Lake Area Schools district (ISD 831). Serving students in the middle-grade levels, the school is situated in a residential area of Forest Lake and is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of early adolescents. The facility is designed to foster a transitional learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school.

The school places a strong emphasis on a comprehensive curriculum that typically includes core subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies, complemented by various elective opportunities. Beyond academics, Century Junior High encourages student involvement through extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, aiming to cultivate a well-rounded student body. As part of the broader Forest Lake community, the school focuses on creating a safe and inclusive environment that prepares students for success as they move toward their secondary education years.

853

Total Students

45.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Lake Area Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	687
Hispanic	43
Black	24
Asian	63
Two or More	36

White
687 (80.5 %)
Asian
63 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
43 (5.0 %)
Two or More
36 (4.2 %)
Black
24 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(651)982-3000
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	853
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 7 418

Grade 8 435