Forest Lake Area Community School

Summary:

Forest Lake Area Community School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in the Forest Lake Public School District, with a relatively small student population of 176 students. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 73.86% White, 6.25% African American, 7.95% Hispanic, 3.98% Asian, and 6.25% two or more races.

Despite its diversity, Forest Lake Area Community School consistently underperforms compared to other schools in the area. The school ranks in the bottom half of Minnesota high schools, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very low performance. It has struggled with low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 26.3% to 49.1% over the past five years, much lower than the 86.2% graduation rate at the nearby Forest Lake Area High School. Correspondingly, the school has had high dropout rates, ranging from 9.8% to 36.8% over the same period, significantly higher than the 2.5% dropout rate at Forest Lake Area High School.

Across all grade levels and subject areas, Forest Lake Area Community School consistently scores well below the district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 4.21% of students proficient or better in Math in 2023-2024, compared to 50.03% for the district and 45.47% for the state. The school also has a high proportion of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 26.85% to 53.98% over the past three years, suggesting a relatively low socioeconomic status of the student population. When compared to other nearby schools, such as LILA Upper School and Forest Lake Area High School, Forest Lake Area Community School stands out as an underperforming outlier, highlighting the significant room for improvement at the school.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 943 SW 9th Avenue
       Forest Lake, MN  55025-8888


(651) 982-3171

District: Forest Lake Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
471st of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,701 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  176

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
Hispanic:
8.0%
African American:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54% Help


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Compare Details Forest Lake Area Community School ranks worse than 95.8% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.92. (See more...)
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Compare Details Forest Lake Area Community School ranks worse than 98.1% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.42. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Forest Lake Area Community School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (73.9%), Hispanic (8%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Forest Lake Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Lake Area Community School is 14.9. 1 high schools in the Forest Lake Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Lake Area Community School is $22,701. 1 high schools in the Forest Lake Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forest Lake Area Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Lake Area Community School 522nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Forest Lake Area Community School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Forest Lake Area Community School 471st of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Forest Lake Area Community School in the ranking list.)

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Forest Lake Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Lake Public School District 193rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forest Lake Area Community School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Forest Lake Area Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.25 382nd 387 1.3%
2005 6.13 373rd 396 5.8%
2006 1.14 399th 406 1.7%
2018 3.90 493rd 518 4.8%
2019 5.43 507th 533 4.9%
2021 3.38 514th 521 1.3%
2022 8.11 486th 520 6.5%
2023 13.92 468th 529 11.5%
2024 6.92 522nd 545 4.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Forest Lake Area Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.16 164th 282 41.8%
2024 27.07 244th 307 20.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Lake Area Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.80 385th 415 7.2%
2021 4.72 399th 399 0.0%
2023 19.67 395th 459 13.9%
2024 9.40 452nd 473 4.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Forest Lake Area Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.42 435th 439 0.9%
2021 5.39 428th 443 3.4%
2022 7.64 444th 467 4.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Forest Lake Area Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.68 424th 438 3.2%
2019 9.57 417th 454 8.1%
2021 2.60 434th 437 0.7%
2022 7.46 451st 476 5.3%
2023 12.12 424th 464 8.6%
2024 9.50 450th 479 6.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Forest Lake Area Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.64 423rd 428 1.2%
2019 1.17 422nd 428 1.4%
2021 1.08 421st 422 0.2%
2022 2.55 433rd 438 1.1%
2023 13.95 401st 436 8.0%
2024 1.82 435th 440 1.1%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Forest Lake Area Community School

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Rank History for all high school students at Forest Lake Area Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.49 411th 433 5.1%
2005 10.22 409th 452 9.5%
2006 7.57 416th 450 7.6%
2007 12.47 399th 463 13.8%
2008 8.02 420th 460 8.7%
2010 17.87 416th 540 23.0%
2011 16.17 426th 545 21.8%
2012 6.28 485th 539 10.0%
2013 3.76 506th 534 5.2%
2014 6.58 434th 483 10.1%
2015 13.90 417th 504 17.3%
2016 9.07 417th 489 14.7%
2017 10.30 417th 489 14.7%
2018 11.78 416th 494 15.8%
2019 15.75 408th 492 17.1%
2021 14.59 379th 428 11.4%
2022 22.63 380th 472 19.5%
2023 6.18 452nd 476 5.0%
2024 4.42 471st 480 1.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Forest Lake Area Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.79 206th 216 4.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Lake Area Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.08 370th 393 5.9%
2024 10.30 363rd 389 6.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Forest Lake Area Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.11 375th 395 5.1%
2019 10.75 362nd 401 9.7%
2023 3.75 385th 396 2.8%
2024 5.28 386th 403 4.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Forest Lake Area Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.44 366th 398 8.0%
2019 14.80 367th 411 10.7%
2022 29.54 315th 403 21.8%
2023 4.96 385th 398 3.3%
2024 2.43 404th 405 0.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Forest Lake Area Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.03 392nd 414 5.3%
2019 5.42 385th 412 6.6%
2022 9.38 374th 401 6.7%
2023 2.88 388th 398 2.5%
2024 1.43 399th 402 0.7%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Forest Lake Area Community School Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Forest Lake Area Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 20 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 23
1995 43 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1996 43 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1997 90 0 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 96
1998 93 3 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 102
1999 121 3 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 128
2000 121 2 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 127
2001 117 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 121
2002 140 1 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 148
2003 140 1 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 148
2004 152 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 156
2005 150 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 155
2006 134 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2007 117 2 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 126
2008 102 2 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 110
2009 90 3 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 100
2010 68 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2011 66 1 0 2 2 0 2 0 73
2012 60 1 1 1 0 0 3 0 66
2013 80 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 85
2014 64 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 70
2015 58 1 3 2 1 0 4 0 69
2016 77 2 5 4 1 0 4 0 93
2017 71 2 3 2 0 0 8 0 86
2018 203 4 2 8 1 0 15 0 233
2019 165 6 3 6 0 1 14 0 195
2020 149 5 5 14 0 1 17 0 191
2021 139 9 9 18 5 0 20 0 200
2022 103 11 3 14 4 0 14 0 149
2023 130 11 7 14 3 0 11 0 176

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Forest Lake Area Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 23 0.0 0.0 0
1995 45 5.0 9.0 0
1996 45 5.0 9.0 0
1997 96 7.8 12.3 0
1998 102 n/a 0.0 20.6
1999 128 0.0 0.0 16.4
2000 127 0.0 0.0 26.8
2001 121 0.0 0.0 23.1
2002 148 17.7 8.4 25.7
2003 148 17.7 8.4 25.7
2004 156 19.3 8.1 26.3
2005 155 17.4 8.9 34.8
2006 139 16.5 8.4 38.1
2007 126 16.0 7.9 31.7
2008 110 15.9 6.9 33.6
2009 100 14.9 6.7 44
2010 73 14.4 5.0 56.2
2011 73 9.3 7.7 41.1
2012 66 9.0 7.3 45.5
2013 85 11.8 7.2 45.9
2014 70 9.5 7.3 47.1
2015 69 10.0 6.9 52.2
2016 93 10.0 9.3 46.2
2017 86 12.2 6.9 38.4
2018 233 13.5 17.1 37.8
2019 195 10.5 18.4 39
2020 191 12.7 14.9 38.2
2021 200 5.9 33.5 29
2022 149 10.3 14.4 26.8
2023 176 11.7 14.9 54

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 Forest Lake Area Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 23 0.0 0.0 0
1995 45 5.0 9.0 0
1996 45 5.0 9.0 0
1997 96 7.8 12.3 0
1998 102 n/a 0.0 20.6
1999 128 0.0 0.0 16.4
2000 127 0.0 0.0 26.8
2001 121 0.0 0.0 23.1
2002 148 17.7 8.4 25.7
2003 148 17.7 8.4 25.7
2004 156 19.3 8.1 26.3
2005 155 17.4 8.9 34.8
2006 139 16.5 8.4 38.1
2007 126 16.0 7.9 31.7
2008 110 15.9 6.9 33.6
2009 100 14.9 6.7 44
2010 73 14.4 5.0 56.2
2011 73 9.3 7.7 41.1
2012 66 9.0 7.3 45.5
2013 85 11.8 7.2 45.9
2014 70 9.5 7.3 47.1
2015 69 10.0 6.9 52.2
2016 93 10.0 9.3 46.2
2017 86 12.2 6.9 38.4
2018 233 13.5 17.1 37.8
2019 195 10.5 18.4 39
2020 191 12.7 14.9 38.2
2021 200 5.9 33.5 29
2022 149 10.3 14.4 26.8
2023 176 11.7 14.9 54

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 Forest Lake Area Community School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $22,701

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Lake Area Community School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 507th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 468th of 529 Middle schools
 6.7%
Ranks 408th of 492 High schoolsRanks 452nd of 476 High schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Forest Lake Area Community School)2.810.5
 7.8%
   7th Grade Math (Forest Lake Public School District)67.857.9
 9.8%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Forest Lake Area Community School)16.25.3
 11%
   7th Grade Reading (Forest Lake Public School District)6547.2
 17.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Forest Lake Area Community School)23.914.3
 9.6%
   8th Grade Math (Forest Lake Public School District)68.646
 22.7%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Forest Lake Area Community School)22.925
 2.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Forest Lake Public School District)6241.5
 20.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Forest Lake Area Community School)12.511.5
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Forest Lake Public School District)45.528.4
 17.1%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Forest Lake Area Community School)12.520
 7.5%
   10th Grade Reading (Forest Lake Public School District)65.848.2
 17.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Forest Lake Area Community School)00
   11th Grade Math (Forest Lake Public School District)5038.1
 11.9%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Forest Lake Area Community School)42.98.3
 34.5%
   End of Course Science (Forest Lake Public School District)72.146.6
 25.4%
   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 Students195176
 9.7%
African American611
 83.3%
American Indian03
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic614
 133.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White165130
 21.2%
Two or More Races1411
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39%54%
 15%


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Forest Lake Area Community School ranks in the bottom 1.9% of Minnesota high schools.

Students at Forest Lake Area Community School are 74% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 176 students attended Forest Lake Area Community School.


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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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