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LILA Upper School

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LILA Upper School ranks 127 th of 473 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

127^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 473 Minnesota High Schools

Better than 73% of Minnesota high schools

Summary

LILA Upper School is a grades 6–12 school in Forest Lake, MN, serving 579 students as part of the Lakes International Language Academy district, and it combines strong graduation and reading results with weaker math performance.

Graduation is the school's clearest strength: LILA Upper School's rate was 96.6% in 2024–2025 (the same as its district), compared with 84.9% statewide, and its dropout rate was just 1.6% versus 4.2% statewide. Nearby regular high schools trail on this measure — Forest Lake Area High School posted 88.7% graduation and 3.8% dropout in the same year, North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus had 87.1% graduation, and Forest Lake Area Community School had 55.1%. Reading is also consistently above the state: all-grade reading proficiency was 54.5% at LILA in 2025–2026 versus 48.6% statewide, 41.9% at Forest Lake Area High School, and 43.1% at North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus.

Math is the main soft spot. All-grade math proficiency was 35.6% in 2025–2026, below the 44.9% state figure and below the district's 40.1%, with middle school grades all underperforming the state. Science is mixed: End-of-Course science was 42.9% versus 35% statewide, but all-grade science was 24.3% and 8th grade science was 13.8%. LILA's rank slipped to 127th of 473 (73rd percentile, 4 stars) in 2025–2026 after a much stronger prior year, and its low-income student subgroup ranked in the 25th percentile with 1 star in the same year — worth asking about. Context matters: LILA's free/reduced lunch rate (15.37%) is far lower than most nearby schools, and its student-teacher ratio of 13.6 is much smaller than Forest Lake Area High School's 24.4.

579

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,480

Per pupil spending ?

15.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Minnesota receive free school meals.

19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025-8888

(651) 464-8989

District: Lakes International Language Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.7%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Two or more races:

5.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 70th percentile in 2018 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Minnesota average (85%)

✓Above the Minnesota median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg41%

Minnesota avg43%

Middle school

177^th of 546

Minnesota public middle schools ?

Top 32%▲ up 12 pts since 2017

From top 44% (2017) to top 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

127^th of 473

Minnesota public high schools ?

Top 27%▲ up 3 pts since 2018

See the entire ranking list of Minnesota High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

163^rd of 458Lakes International Language Academy among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	63.6	177 of 546	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.4	165 of 519	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.0	201 of 545	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.4	161 of 529	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.1	100 of 520	80.8%	★★★★☆
2021	57.0	212 of 521	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.3	201 of 533	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.8	208 of 518	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.9	232 of 523	55.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	53.4	206 of 467	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.4	224 of 450	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.5	198 of 474	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.2	144 of 455	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.9	109 of 467	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	52.2	198 of 443	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.5	174 of 439	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.9	206 of 436	52.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	59.1	62 of 195	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	82.8	19 of 175	89.1%	★★★★☆
2023	64.7	39 of 178	78.1%	★★★★☆
2022	82.2	19 of 188	89.9%	★★★★★
2021	59.8	48 of 156	69.2%	★★★★☆
2019	67.7	37 of 171	78.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	173 of 458	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.8	157 of 432	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.8	219 of 473	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.8	291 of 459	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	21.9	335 of 401	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	68.4	115 of 483	76.2%	★★★★☆
2025	72.1	100 of 452	77.9%	★★★★☆
2024	57.9	185 of 479	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.6	152 of 464	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.1	97 of 476	79.6%	★★★★☆
2021	54.0	199 of 437	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.4	210 of 454	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.2	197 of 438	55.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	58.0	105 of 296	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.2	60 of 265	77.4%	★★★★☆
2024	68.4	67 of 307	78.2%	★★★★☆
2023	41.8	172 of 298	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	75.2	38 of 288	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	62.2	67 of 260	74.2%	★★★★☆
2019	46.8	150 of 282	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.2	162 of 253	36.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	51.4	197 of 435	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	45.2	234 of 415	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.2	263 of 440	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.1	178 of 436	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.9	141 of 438	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.9	242 of 422	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.1	234 of 428	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.4	245 of 428	42.8%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	70.7	127 of 473	73.2%	★★★★☆
2025	89.6	28 of 450	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	79.7	77 of 480	84.0%	★★★★☆
2023	88.0	39 of 476	91.8%	★★★★★
2022	85.4	37 of 472	92.2%	★★★★★
2021	87.5	29 of 428	93.2%	★★★★★
2019	94.2	8 of 492	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	71.5	146 of 494	70.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	67.0	131 of 398	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.7	106 of 358	70.4%	★★★★☆
2024	67.9	114 of 403	71.7%	★★★★☆
2023	77.0	72 of 396	81.8%	★★★★☆
2022	78.8	48 of 388	87.6%	★★★★☆
2021	80.2	38 of 339	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	86.8	26 of 401	93.5%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	92.3	5 of 124	96.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	30.5	283 of 377	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	56.8	160 of 395	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	96.6	8 of 377	97.9%	★★★★★
2024	81.1	53 of 405	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	88.3	28 of 398	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	80.2	54 of 403	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	82.8	34 of 351	90.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	62.6	130 of 394	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	79.7	57 of 376	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	68.5	106 of 402	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	80.5	52 of 398	86.9%	★★★★☆
2022	83.1	35 of 401	91.3%	★★★★★
2021	85.3	29 of 364	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	92.3	12 of 412	97.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Male (2026)76th percentile+9 vs school

Hispanic (2026)68th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)65th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)62nd percentile-5 vs school

Female (2026)56th percentile-12 vs school

White (2026)55th percentile-13 vs school

High school

Hispanic (2025)96th percentile~ school

Female (2026)67th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)67th percentile-6 vs school

Male (2026)59th percentile-14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)25th percentile-48 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2025-2026) ?

Reading55%+6 vs state

Math36%-9 vs state

Science24%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, February 6, 2018

I have two high school students and they are thriving at LILA. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 6, 2018

As a parent, I am confident that my child is receiving not only the academic opportunities we want for her, but also the personal and emotional support needed for a young child. The teachers share feedback and news regularly in the Pre-K program. I love that even in Pre-K, students learn both Spanish and Chinese. The IB program's structure supports best teaching practices and gives our students the chance to learn about their own community as well as those outside of our city and our country. Our administrators and teachers are very visible, and they attend events outside of the school day, too. I am excited about the new IB programs that the upper school is getting soon, too. This school cares about our kids! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Both of my children attended LILA and now are in college. They experienced the kind of education that truly prepares students for the world. They're critical thinkers and they're thoughtful about their actions. They also speak Spanish fluently (my daughter is currently studying abroad and taking her college courses in Spanish). Thank you, LILA! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 6, 2018

My children have been enrolled at LILA since 2005 and we have been impressed by this community from day one! Thank you LILA for partnering with our family to grow amazing young people! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 25, 2017

lack of discipline Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCA-IV Reading (2026)					MCA-IV Science (2026)			MCA-III Math (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-IV Reading 6th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 7th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 8th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 10th Grade	MCA-IV Reading All Grades	MCA-IV Science 8th Grade	MCA-IV Science End of Course	MCA-IV Science All Grades	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	Total
LILA Upper School	Public, Charter	6-12	19850 Fenway Avenue N	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	Lakes International Language Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 464-8989	579	43	13.6	15.4%	444 (76.7%)	12 (2.1%)	68 (11.7%)	21 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.7%)	70.7	127^th of 473 public high schools	73.2%		89.6	28^th of 450 public high schools	93.8%	99	57.8	58.0	55.2	45.6	54.5	13.8	42.9	24.3	30.0	38.4	37.9	36.2	35.6	$11,480
Online Learning Program	Public, Charter	6-12	19850 Fenway Ave N	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	Lakes International Language Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 464-8989	0			—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Forest Lake Area High School	Public	9-12	6101 Scandia Tr N	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 982-8401	1,805	74	24.4	22.5%	1,420 (78.7%)	62 (3.4%)	94 (5.2%)	135 (7.5%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (4.9%)	76.2	96^th of 473 public high schools	79.7%		59.8	203^rd of 450 public high schools	54.9%	107				41.9	41.9		58.0	58.0				40.6	40.6	$11,600
Forest Lake Area Community School	Public	6-12	943 SW 9th Avenue	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 982-3171	113	10	11.0	48.7%	80 (70.8%)	5 (4.4%)	13 (11.5%)	5 (4.4%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.1%)	8.4	436^th of 473 public high schools	7.8%		7.7	430^th of 450 public high schools	4.4%	6				9.1	10.0		12.5	10.5				0.0	3.7	$22,701
Community School Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	943 9th Ave SW	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 982-3175	34	0		52.9%	27 (79.4%)	1 (2.9%)	2 (5.9%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.9%)								(n/a)
Forest Lake Therapeutic Education	Public	7-12	943 9th Ave SW	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 982-3175	4	0		—	3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)								(n/a)
North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus	Public, Charter	7-12	308 15th St SW	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	North Lakes Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 982-2688	245	17	14.5	37.6%	200 (81.6%)	5 (2.0%)	21 (8.6%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.9%)	53	239^th of 473 public high schools	49.5%		35.4	316^th of 450 public high schools	29.8%	77		54.8	33.3	43.6	43.1	7.7	38.3	24.4		39.4	7.7	13.5	19.3	$11,926
Step	Public	10-12	200 SW 4th Street	Forest Lake	55025	Washington County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 982-8129	47	3	16.6	29.8%	40 (85.1%)	2 (4.3%)	2 (4.3%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)								(n/a)														$30,569
White Bear Transition Plus Program	Public	11-12	14895 Francesca Ave. N	Hugo	55038	Washington County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 773-6051	51	7	7.6	51.0%	26 (51.0%)	8 (15.7%)	9 (17.6%)	6 (11.8%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)														$47,936
Aware	Public	6-12	14895 Francesca Avenue North	Hugo	55038	Washington County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 773-6051	0			—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$2,525

Frequently Asked Questions about LILA Upper School

How many students attend LILA Upper School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 579 students attended LILA Upper School.

What is the racial makeup of LILA Upper School?

Students at LILA Upper School are 77% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

What district is LILA Upper School in?

Lakes International Language Academy

Is LILA Upper School a good school?

LILA Upper School ranks 127^th of 473 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2022–23 dropout ratesNewNov 13, 2026

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2024–25 through 2025–26 MCA-III & MCA-IV test scoresSep 30, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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