Very Good
#538 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 27% in state
Lila Upper School
High School · Lakes International Language Academ · Forest Lake, MN
A Lakes International Language Academ charter high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19850 FENWAY AVENUE N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lila Upper School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lila Upper School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,596/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forest Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,993
Median home value
$385,800
Median rent
$1,355/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake Area High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,823 | Compare → |
| Forest Lake Area Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–12 | 2.4 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| North Lakes Academy Upper SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| StepEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 10–12 | 2.7 mi | 46 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lakes International Language Academ
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lila Upper School is listed in Lakes International Language Academ; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lila Upper School
Lila Upper School is a public high school in Forest Lake, MN, part of Lakes International Language Academ, serving approximately 572 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #538 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lila Upper School
What grades does Lila Upper School serve?
Lila Upper School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Lila Upper School?
Lila Upper School has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lila Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lila Upper School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lila Upper School rank in MN?
Lila Upper School ranks #538 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lila Upper School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lila Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lila Upper School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lila Upper School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Lila Upper School a charter school?
Yes, Lila Upper School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lila Upper School a Title I school?
No, Lila Upper School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lila Upper School?
14.5% of students at Lila Upper School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (651) 464-8989
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 55025)
- 25,759
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55025; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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