North Lakes Academy
At North Lakes Academy, who a student becomes is as important as what that student academically achieves. With more than 20 years in operation, NLA is one of the longest running charter schools in Minnesota, as well as the entire
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Since 1999, this tuition-free charter school has been developing the minds and character of students. In 2021, the school expanded to a full K-12 district and began offering program opportunities for students in all grade levels.
NLA teachers support students through a liberal arts curriculum that is infused with dual-credit courses in math, language arts, science, social studies, computer science, and Spanish. Both Advanced Placement( AP) and College-inthe-Schools( CIS) courses are offered on campus taught by NLA staff. Around 80 % of NLA graduates have college credits in hand.
The school records high graduation rates and college acceptances, often with scholarship money included, and was one of only eight schools in Minnesota recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education as a High-Quality Charter School three years running. This designation is based upon success in academics, finance, and operations.
In addition to a quality and rigorous curriculum, NLA offers 16 Minnesota State High School League athletics and activities in areas like robotics, debate, trap shooting, and math league at a level that has been recognized with conference titles and numerous sportsmanship awards. NLA also has been competitive at the national level for the National History Day program, with at least one national first place winner and many other national competitors in the last several years.
Get more information at: northlakesacademy. org or contact the Upper School Campus( 308 SW 15th St, Forest Lake) at 651-982-2688 or the K-8 Campus( 4576 232nd St N, Forest Lake) at 651-982-2773. Tours are available upon request and enrollment is open for the 2024-2025 school year.
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