Summary:
The city of Forest Lake, Minnesota is home to a diverse set of 13 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The schools in this area demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like LILA Upper School, a public charter high school that ranks #77 statewide and has a 92.4% 4-year graduation rate, as well as Columbus Elementary, a top-performing public elementary school in the Forest Lake Public School District.
The data reveals a significant gap in performance between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in the area. For example, in 11th grade reading, LILA Upper School has 69.33% of students proficient or better, while Forest Lake Area Community School has only 13.04% proficient or better. This disparity is also reflected in graduation rates, with LILA Upper School boasting a 92.4% 4-year graduation rate compared to just 41.6% at Forest Lake Area Community School.
The public charter schools in the area, such as LILA Upper School and Lakes International Language Academy, generally outperform the traditional public schools in the Forest Lake Public School District on academic measures like test scores and graduation rates. Additionally, the smaller alternative and charter schools tend to have lower student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their stronger academic results.
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