Lakes Area Charter School serves 25 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)21-39%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lakes Area Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakes Area Charter School?
The graduation rate of Lakes Area Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lakes Area Charter School?
25 students attend Lakes Area Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lakes Area Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakes Area Charter School?
Lakes Area Charter School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakes Area Charter School offer ?
Lakes Area Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakes Area Charter School part of?
Lakes Area Charter School is part of Lakes Area Charter School District.
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