Lakes International Language Academ

Located at 246 SE 11th Avenue in Forest Lake, Minnesota, Lakes International Language Academy operates as an active, independent public charter district within the broader Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan region. Set in a fringe town community context, the district functions as its own local education agency across four operational school facilities. Designed to offer an uninterrupted academic journey, the academy serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, establishing a comprehensive educational continuum for families throughout the area.

To support its student body of 1,442 enrolled learners, Lakes International Language Academy maintains a robust staffing infrastructure. The district employs approximately 452 full-time equivalent staff members, anchored by a core teaching force of over 181 full-time equivalent educators. This instructional framework is further strengthened by nearly 44 full-time equivalent instructional aides and over 227 support staff FTEs, ensuring both tailored classroom guidance and strong operational backing across all grade levels. Additional details regarding the district's active programs and community initiatives can be found at their official portal, mylila.org.