Forest Lake Area High School

1,805 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Forest Lake Senior High School, located at 6101 Scandia Trail North in Forest Lake, Minnesota, serves as the primary public high school for the Forest Lake Area School District (ISD 831). The school is known for being a cornerstone of the local community, providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 9 through 12. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Forest Lake area through a wide array of extracurricular activities. The "Rangers" boast a robust program of athletics, fine arts, and student-led clubs, which serve to foster school spirit and personal development outside of the traditional classroom setting. With a focus on academic rigor, community involvement, and student engagement, Forest Lake Senior High strives to provide a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs and interests of its student body.

1,805

Total Students

73.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Lake Area High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,420
Hispanic	94
Black	62
Asian	135
Two or More	89
American Indian	5

White
1,420 (78.7%)
Asian
135 (7.5%)
Hispanic
94 (5.2%)
Two or More
89 (4.9%)
Black
62 (3.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forest Lake Public School District
Phone:	(651)982-8401
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,805
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 468

Grade 10 479

Grade 11 439

Grade 12 419