Forest Lake Area High School

Forest Lake Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6101 Scandia Trl N,  Forest Lake, MN
Forest Lake Public School District
3.5
2.8
1,823 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
James Caldwell
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
24
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
60.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
39.7%
State Average
31.9%
Science
27.2%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
388:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
82.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.2%
Hispanic
4.1%
Two or more races
4%
Black
3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 366 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 227 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 186 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 152 Students
Winona State University 140 Students
North Dakota State University 132 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 124 Students
Century College 88 Students
Hamline University 83 Students
Gustavus Adolphus College 81 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 116 Students
Biology 115 Students
Psychology 106 Students
Business 97 Students
Marketing 50 Students
Elementary Education 50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 48 Students
Computer Science 38 Students
Finance 36 Students
Chemistry 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 308 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/12/2025
I came to Forest Lake as a Junior and while it took me a while to get settled in, I am now loving it more than my other schools from previous years. I am involved in student council and I have gotten to know many people, teachers, and educational pathways through the schools diversity and their resources.
5.0 Senior
6/5/2024
I enjoyed attending Forest Lake High School. I'd change the food to have more options. Teachers and Administration is great and very helpful. My Dean was amazing and organized in making sure everyone is prepared to graduate and gave resources to help in college readiness.
3.0 Senior
5/15/2024
The best parts of my experience were with the Spanish teachers and the immersion program. The worst experience was the ignorance of deans when it came to bullying.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/28/2025
They may have good teachers but the deans and principles don't care about the kids mental health, I've had 2 of my kids complain about how they are treated and what happens when they to to work something about when they're struggling. Forest lake high school seriously brings down your kids mental st...
5.0 parent
5/13/2023
Nothing but the best support from the staff. FLHS went above and beyond to help our family and child to get whatever is needed to graduate. Everyone bent forward and backward to help. I get emotionally writing this. We shall never forget! Teachers and Dean H. Errickson did so much. Thank you!
1.0 other
9/18/2020
I feel torn because there are some genuinely good teachers here at this school which make the academic side of the school pretty good. I left feeling well prepared for college and with a good amount of college credits earned from their courses. The problem comes with how much you care about academic...
4.0 parent
4/3/2020
The Forest Lake School District is very good. Most parents that give negative reviews are basing it on personal opinion not knowledge or facts. Parents think they can demand what they want and if their child struggles or has issues it is always someones fault. Typically never analyzing their or the...

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Forest Lake Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Forest Lake, MN, in the Forest Lake neighborhood, and is served by the Forest Lake Public School District in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 1,823 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 28:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Forest Lake Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $458,859. Discover additional schools in the area, like Online Learning Program, North Lakes Academy Upper School Campus, Lakes Intl Language Academy Upper School, and more. Learn more about what Forest Lake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forest Lake Area High School.

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