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FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
14
Schools
5,855
Students
$17,719
Per-Pupil Spend
+24% nat'l
30.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
84.4%
Graduation Rate
-2.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 5,855 students across 14 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,719 is above average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
COLUMBUS ELEMENTARYPK–06432
Forest View ElementaryPK–03360
Lino Lakes ElementaryPK–06444
Linwood ElementaryPK–06386
Ranger AcademyKG–060
Scandia ElementaryPK–06365
Wyoming ElementaryPK–06488
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Forest Lake Area Middle School07–08853
FOREST LAKE ELEMENTARY04–06333
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Forest Lake Area Community School06–12176
Forest Lake Area High School09–121,876
Ranger Online09–120
STEP10–1245
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATIONPK–PK97
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,719+24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
34%
State
56.4%
Local (property tax)
33.9%
Federal
9.7%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
5,855
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.4%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,719 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 14 public schools, serving a total of 5,855 students.
What is the graduation rate for FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 84.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $17,719 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
31% of students in FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 56/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.