Lakes Intl Language Academy Upper School

Lakes Intl Language Academy Upper School

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
19850 Fenway Ave N,  Forest Lake, MN
4.3
4.2
574 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nancy Hawkinson
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.77
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
57
Part Time Teachers
3
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
620
Verbal
650
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
35.5%
State Average
31.9%
Science
27.6%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
546:1

Student Diversity

Female
58.7%
Male
41.3%
White
76.7%
Hispanic
11.7%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Black
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Best Charter HS in Minnesota
#11 Best Charter MS in Minnesota
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

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 77 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 33 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 30 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 26 Students
Gustavus Adolphus College 22 Students
University of Iowa 20 Students
Macalester College 19 Students
New York University 18 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 18 Students
Hamline University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 23 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Spanish Language and Literature 14 Students
Business 12 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
English 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Nursing 9 Students
Engineering 8 Students
Environmental Science 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 14 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/12/2024
I go to LILA and like it a lot. The Diploma Program is very rigorous but prepares us well for college.
5.0 Senior
6/4/2024
The best part of going to LILA was the sense of a right community and knowing that there will always be people looking out for you to be successful. The worst park is that there are often times teachers that come and go after only a couple of years so it is harder to build a relationship with the teachers but when once you build that relationship they are ones you will never forget. One thing that I would like to see change is to put some more rules into place and if there are rules put into place to actually go through with them and not just say them and not do anything about it.
5.0 Senior
11/5/2023
The teachers support all the students and really want to see them succeed. There is a variety of clubs and sports to play and the atmosphere of the school is very accepting.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/2/2025
LILA has been such a wonderful experience for our family. The inclusive community makes every child feel welcome, and the teachers are not only kind but truly care about each student’s growth. We couldn’t be happier with the supportive environment and the fantastic IB learning experience LILA provid...
5.0 other
8/20/2024
Excellent school community where everyone is welcome and valued. The school district's goal is to prepare tomorrow’s critical thinkers and global citizens through language acquisition and inquiry-driven study. Students are encouraged to think for oneself, think about others and think beyond today. V...
5.0 parent
8/23/2023
LILA is a place we have finally felt at home in our schooling. The community supports one another, the teachers and students. It is a passionate group to help everyone grow
5.0 parent
5/24/2022
Our children are thriving at LILA. We appreciate the open communication from both teachers and administration, excellent instruction in the target language, and plenty of extra curricular options.

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Lakes Intl Language Academy Upper School is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 in Forest Lake, MN, in the Forest Lake neighborhood, and is served by the Lakes International Language Academy in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 574 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Lakes Intl Language Academy Upper School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.77, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $465,431. Discover additional schools in the area, like Online Learning Program, Out-of-State Care and Treatment, Forest Lake Area High School, and more. Learn more about what Forest Lake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lakes Intl Language Academy Upper School.

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