- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Forest Lake, MN
North Lakes Academy Upper School
Federal NCES profile for North Lakes Academy Upper School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270017704291Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lakes Academy Upper School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Forest Lake · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Lakes Academy Upper School has class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lakes Academy Upper School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Forest Lake, MN.
School address
District: North Lakes Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270017704291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
North Lakes Academy Upper School shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 270017704291 · Forest Lake, MN High · SMALL · CHARTER
245 enr · 22.3:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lakes Academy Elementary (220 students)
North Lakes Academy Upper School shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
North Lakes Academy Upper School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Lakes Academy Upper School
245 students
- North Lakes Ac
North Lakes Academy Elementary
220 students
- North Lakes Ac
North Lakes Academy Middle School
157 students
What this shows North Lakes Academy Upper School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Lakes Academy Upper School compares
North Lakes Academy Upper School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 89% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,426
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.9%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, North Lakes Academy Upper School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for North Lakes Academy reports $11,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Lakes Academy Upper School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lakes Academy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Lakes Academy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lakes Academy Upper School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Lakes Academy Upper School
How many students attend North Lakes Academy Upper School?
North Lakes Academy Upper School has 245 students enrolled. It is a high school in Forest Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lakes Academy Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lakes Academy Upper School is 22.3:1, which is 41% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Lakes Academy Upper School?
24.5% of students at North Lakes Academy Upper School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Lakes Academy Upper School?
The largest demographic group at North Lakes Academy Upper School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Forest Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lakes Academy Upper School?
North Lakes Academy Upper School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Lakes Academy Upper School rank among high schools in Forest Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lakes Academy Upper School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Forest Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Forest Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in North Lakes Academy?
Besides North Lakes Academy Upper School, North Lakes Academy also operates North Lakes Academy Elementary (220 students) and North Lakes Academy Middle School (157 students). See the North Lakes Academy district page for the complete list.