For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,827 students in Forest Lake, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Forest Lake, MN are Forest Lake Area High School, Lila Upper School and North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest Lake, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Forest Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Forest Lake, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Forest Lake Area High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Forest Lake, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Lake Area High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Scandia Tr N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8401
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 1,805 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Lila Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Gr: 6-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 15th St Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Gr: 7-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Forest Lake Area Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
943 Sw 9th Avenue
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Community School Credit Recovery
Alternative School
943 9th Ave Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3175
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3175
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Lake Therapeutic Education
Alternative School
943 9th Ave Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3175
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3175
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Online Learning Program
Charter School
19850 Fenway Ave N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
6100 210th St N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8129
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8129
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Step
Special Education School
200 Sw 4th Street
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8129
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8129
Gr: 10-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Forest Lake, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Forest Lake, MN include Forest Lake Area High School, Lila Upper School and North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus.
How many public high schools are located in Forest Lake?
9 public high schools are located in Forest Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Lake?
Forest Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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