LILA Upper School

Summary:

LILA Upper School is a public charter high school located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 593 students. The school is part of the Forest Lake Public School District, which is ranked 128 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

LILA Upper School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Minnesota, ranking as high as 8th out of 492 schools in 2018-2019. The school's performance on state assessments (MCA-III) is also impressive, with students outperforming the state average in both math and reading proficiency across multiple grade levels. LILA Upper School has maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 92.4% to 97.5% over the past three years, and low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 3.7%. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 75.21% White, 14.17% Hispanic, 2.53% Asian, and smaller percentages of African American, Native American, and Pacific Islander students. LILA Upper School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17:1 to 21.6:1 over the past three years, and a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 7.14% to 15.51%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as North Lakes Academy Upper School and Forest Lake Area High School, LILA Upper School stands out in several ways. It outperforms these schools on state assessments, particularly in math and reading proficiency, and has a higher graduation rate and lower dropout rate. However, some nearby schools, such as Pines School Day Program and White Bear Transition Plus Program, have more racially diverse student bodies and higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that LILA Upper School may serve a more affluent student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 19850 Fenway Avenue N
       Forest Lake, MN  55025-8888


(651) 464-8989

District: Lakes International Language Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,480 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  593

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.2%
Hispanic:
14.2%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.5% Help


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Compare Details LILA Upper School ranks better than 63.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details LILA Upper School ranks better than 84% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.67. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of LILA Upper School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.2%), Hispanic (14.2%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at LILA Upper School is 17. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at LILA Upper School is $11,480.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

LILA Upper School:

SchoolDigger ranks LILA Upper School 201st of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See LILA Upper School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks LILA Upper School 77th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See LILA Upper School in the ranking list.)

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Lakes International Language Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakes International Language Academy 128th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for LILA Upper School

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Rank History for all middle school students at LILA Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.91 232nd 523 55.6%
2018 60.78 208th 518 59.8%
2019 61.31 201st 533 62.3%
2021 56.98 212th 521 59.3%
2022 74.05 100th 520 80.8%
2023 65.37 161st 529 69.6%
2024 59.03 201st 545 63.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at LILA Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.17 162nd 253 36.0%
2019 46.76 150th 282 46.8%
2021 62.24 67th 260 74.2%
2022 75.20 38th 288 86.8%
2023 41.81 172nd 298 42.3%
2024 68.41 67th 307 78.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at LILA Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.90 335th 401 16.5%
2023 37.76 291st 459 36.6%
2024 50.79 219th 473 53.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at LILA Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.92 206th 436 52.8%
2019 60.46 174th 439 60.4%
2021 52.20 198th 443 55.3%
2022 68.90 109th 467 76.7%
2023 63.21 144th 455 68.4%
2024 55.45 198th 474 58.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at LILA Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.21 197th 438 55.0%
2019 54.44 210th 454 53.7%
2021 54.01 199th 437 54.5%
2022 73.07 97th 476 79.6%
2023 62.56 152nd 464 67.2%
2024 57.91 185th 479 61.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at LILA Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.67 37th 171 78.4%
2021 59.76 48th 156 69.2%
2022 82.17 19th 188 89.9%
2023 64.74 39th 178 78.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at LILA Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.40 245th 428 42.8%
2019 47.10 234th 428 45.3%
2021 42.86 242nd 422 42.7%
2022 60.90 141st 438 67.8%
2023 56.08 178th 436 59.2%
2024 42.18 263rd 440 40.2%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for LILA Upper School

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Rank History for all high school students at LILA Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.46 146th 494 70.4%
2019 94.22 8th 492 98.4%
2021 87.55 29th 428 93.2%
2022 85.43 37th 472 92.2%
2023 88.03 39th 476 91.8%
2024 79.67 77th 480 84.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at LILA Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.79 26th 401 93.5%
2021 80.22 38th 339 88.8%
2022 78.79 48th 388 87.6%
2023 77.03 72nd 396 81.8%
2024 67.89 114th 403 71.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at LILA Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.78 34th 351 90.3%
2022 80.22 54th 403 86.6%
2023 88.33 28th 398 93.0%
2024 81.08 53rd 405 86.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at LILA Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.26 12th 412 97.1%
2021 85.34 29th 364 92.0%
2022 83.12 35th 401 91.3%
2023 80.54 52nd 398 86.9%
2024 68.55 106th 402 73.6%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.6)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Open Quote I have two high school students and they are thriving at LILA. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Open Quote As a parent, I am confident that my child is receiving not only the academic opportunities we want for her, but also the personal and emotional support needed for a young child. The teachers share feedback and news regularly in the Pre-K program. I love that even in Pre-K, students learn both Spanish and Chinese. The IB program's structure supports best teaching practices and gives our students the chance to learn about their own community as well as those outside of our city and our country. Our administrators and teachers are very visible, and they attend events outside of the school day, too. I am excited about the new IB programs that the upper school is getting soon, too. This school cares about our kids! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Open Quote Both of my children attended LILA and now are in college. They experienced the kind of education that truly prepares students for the world. They're critical thinkers and they're thoughtful about their actions. They also speak Spanish fluently (my daughter is currently studying abroad and taking her college courses in Spanish). Thank you, LILA! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Open Quote My children have been enrolled at LILA since 2005 and we have been impressed by this community from day one! Thank you LILA for partnering with our family to grow amazing young people! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 25, 2017

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Enrollment information for LILA Upper School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 206 0 0 31 0 0 3 0 240
2016 209 0 1 29 0 0 6 0 245
2017 230 2 3 31 1 0 10 0 277
2018 282 1 5 32 0 0 11 0 331
2019 318 1 5 47 0 0 14 0 385
2020 381 2 5 58 2 0 17 0 465
2021 424 6 7 75 3 0 31 0 546
2022 429 9 12 86 2 3 33 0 574
2023 446 11 15 84 3 2 32 0 593

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at LILA Upper School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 240 16.0 15.0 8.3
2016 245 16.0 15.3 10.2
2017 277 20.1 13.7 15.9
2018 331 24.8 13.3 10.3
2019 385 29.0 13.2 12.5
2020 465 32.2 14.4 12.9
2021 546 25.1 21.6 7.9
2022 574 28.9 19.7 7.1
2023 593 34.8 17.0 15.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio LILA Upper School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 240 16.0 15.0 8.3
2016 245 16.0 15.3 10.2
2017 277 20.1 13.7 15.9
2018 331 24.8 13.3 10.3
2019 385 29.0 13.2 12.5
2020 465 32.2 14.4 12.9
2021 546 25.1 21.6 7.9
2022 574 28.9 19.7 7.1
2023 593 34.8 17.0 15.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for LILA Upper School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,480

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on LILA Upper School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 201st of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 161st of 529 Middle schools
 7.3%
Ranks 8th of 492 High schoolsRanks 39th of 476 High schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (LILA Upper School)31.123.3
 7.8%
   6th Grade Math (Lakes International Language Academy)31.123.3
 7.8%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (LILA Upper School)68.956.2
 12.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Lakes International Language Academy)68.956.2
 12.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (LILA Upper School)6028.4
 31.6%
   7th Grade Math (Lakes International Language Academy)6028.4
 31.6%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (LILA Upper School)64.260.7
 3.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Lakes International Language Academy)64.260.7
 3.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (LILA Upper School)54.642.7
 11.9%
   8th Grade Math (Lakes International Language Academy)54.642.7
 11.9%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (LILA Upper School)56.759.6
 2.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Lakes International Language Academy)56.759.6
 2.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (LILA Upper School)42.436
 6.5%
   8th Grade Science (Lakes International Language Academy)42.436
 6.5%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (LILA Upper School)89.765.1
 24.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Lakes International Language Academy)89.765.1
 24.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (LILA Upper School)61.162.3
 1.1%
   11th Grade Math (Lakes International Language Academy)61.162.3
 1.1%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (LILA Upper School)77.847.1
 30.7%
   End of Course Science (Lakes International Language Academy)77.847.1
 30.7%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students385593
 54%
African American111
 1000%
American Indian03
Asian515
 200%
Hispanic4784
 78.7%
Pacific Islander02
White318446
 40.3%
Two or More Races1432
 128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.5%15.5%
 3%


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LILA Upper School ranks 77th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 593 students attended LILA Upper School.

Students at LILA Upper School are 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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