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
4.4
4.0
574 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Nancy Hawkinson
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.79
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.79
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
43%
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
1260
Math
610
Verbal
650
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
28
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%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
546:1

Student Diversity

Female
55%
Male
45%
White
75.2%
Hispanic
14.2%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Black
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#5 Best Charter HS in Minnesota
#7 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 54 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 21 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 20 Students
Gustavus Adolphus College 19 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 18 Students
Macalester College 17 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 16 Students
University of Iowa 15 Students
Winona State University 15 Students
St. Olaf College 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 16 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Spanish Language and Literature 13 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
English 9 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Environmental Science 7 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 7 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 10 Reviews
3.0 Senior
8/22/2024
The school is primarily focused on the arts. There are not a lot of opportunities to explore more extracurricular activities. There is a huge turnaround rate for teachers.
5.0 Middle School Student
4/6/2022
Grand Master Librarian Sophie is cool and runs most of the clubs here at LILA! Sophie is cool and shares her life with people and it is cool! She even shared her majors and what college she went to. And where she got her clothes and more! Very kind and caring and sharing! We love you, Sophie!!! - Mak Kuhlman and Parker Kurpiel
5.0 Senior
8/3/2018
I came to LILA my sophomore year of high school, and it saved my life. My old school wasn't good for me, and LILA did what I needed them to do for me to succeed. I owe everything to them. My counselor, my teachers, my new family, and just the community it built. I've never felt more safe or connected to other people before. LILA is my home.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
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.
1.0 parent
8/24/2017
Classes too large. Huge teacher turnover, and teachers are not very qualified nor experienced. Doesn't have programs for lower level students, nor basic skills help for the upper grades. Very little class offerings, not many advanced classes. The school flies by the seat of their pants, is disorgani...

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