Forest Lake Area High School, also known as Forest Lake High School, is a public four-year high school in Forest Lake, Minnesota, United States, founded in 1909. The school is a member of Minnesota Independent School District 831.
Serving 1,823 students in grades 9-12, Forest Lake Area High School ranks in the top 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 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,823 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Lake Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Lake Area High School's student population of 1,823 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,823 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1909
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Forest Lake Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Lake Area High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#610 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Lake Area High School's ranking?
Forest Lake Area High School is ranked #610 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Lake Area High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Lake Area High School is 86%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Forest Lake Area High School?
1,823 students attend Forest Lake Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Forest Lake Area High School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Lake Area High School?
Forest Lake Area High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Lake Area High School offer ?
Forest Lake Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Lake Area High School part of?
Forest Lake Area High School is part of Forest Lake Public School District.
School Reviews
5 12/1/2020
Newly updated facilities... phenomenal. Highly skilled and caring educators!
5 2/13/2016
Forest Lake has done amazing things over 105 years!!
2 3/5/2015
I wouldn't recommend Forest Lake High School. We are disappointed in the facilities and staff. Our son has been through two deans and three advisors in the year and a half he has attended the high school. It is not a student friendly environment. The school is run down and the athletic facilities are in terrible condition.
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