Forest Lake Area Community School

Forest Lake Area Community School is an alternative high school located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, right on the edge of an urban area. Serving students from sixth through twelfth grade, the school has a total enrollment of 198 students and employs ten full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of about 20 to 1. The academic performance at Forest Lake Area Community School shows there is room for improvement, with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and a state ranking of 1820 out of 2027 schools in Minnesota.

Students typically score around 16% proficient or above in ELA/Reading and only about 7% proficient or above in Math. While these numbers highlight areas for growth, the school continues to focus on student development and support. Located near downtown Forest Lake, the school benefits from being close to local amenities while still offering a quieter setting compared to more urban schools nearby.

With an enrollment of 198 students, Forest Lake Area Community School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Forest Lake Area Community School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.