Serving 113 students in grades 6-12, Forest Lake Area Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Lake Area Community School's student population of 113 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest Lake Area Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Lake Area Community School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1711 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
71%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Lake Area Community School's ranking?
Forest Lake Area Community School is ranked #1711 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Lake Area Community School?
The graduation rate of Forest Lake Area Community School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Forest Lake Area Community School?
113 students attend Forest Lake Area Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Forest Lake Area Community School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Lake Area Community School?
Forest Lake Area Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Lake Area Community School offer ?
Forest Lake Area Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Lake Area Community School part of?
Forest Lake Area Community School is part of Forest Lake Public School District.
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