A
Very Good
90/100

North Lakes Academy Upper School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 308 15TH ST SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 65% · Math 65% proficient · 85th percentile in Minnesota
Graduation
B
84% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Minnesota for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
141
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%85/100reading 76th percentile, math 94th percentile among Minnesota high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%57/10084% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +23 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency65% (+12 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency65% (+17 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate84% (+10 pts vs. state avg 74%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%65%reading +0 pts, math +12 pts78th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 308 15TH ST SW
City Forest Lake
ZIP Code 55025
District 2700177
NCES School ID 270017704291
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55025

Understanding the community around North Lakes Academy Upper School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $96,006
Per Capita Income $44,796
Poverty Rate 3.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 48.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.2%
High School or Higher 94.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $365,100
Median Rent $1,300
Owner-Occupied 74.9%
Renter-Occupied 25.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for North Lakes Academy Upper School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.0%
Hispanic/Latino 5.7%
Black 4.3%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More Races 3.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 141
Teachers (FTE) 11.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for North Lakes Academy Upper School?
North Lakes Academy Upper School has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend North Lakes Academy Upper School?
North Lakes Academy Upper School has 141 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does North Lakes Academy Upper School serve?
North Lakes Academy Upper School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does North Lakes Academy Upper School receive per student?
North Lakes Academy Upper School receives $15,411 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around North Lakes Academy Upper School in 55025 ▼
Avg Home Value
$443,071
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,583
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
25.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026