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Embrace opportunities and find your success at NLA.
FREE TUITION
No money out of pocket for high quality education
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
16 Minnesota State High School League athletics & activities
QUALITY EDUCATION
#6 Ranked Best School District in Washington County
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#9 Ranked Best Charter School in Minnesota
DUAL CREDIT COURSES
12 courses offered
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80% of graduates have dual credits
TEACHER STUDENT RATIO​
District Wide
11:1
ESTABLISHED
24 years running and many more to come!
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NLA is one of the longest running charter schools in the nation
HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF
#2 Ranked Best Teachers in Washington County
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Top 10% Best Teachers in Minnesota
NATIONAL AWARDS
Numerous student involvement and multiple recognized National History Day winners.
GET TO KNOW US
Our History
Serving the Forest Lake and surrounding areas since 1999, North Lakes Academy provides a personalized learning environment designed to meet a wide variety of academic needs. With strong core subjects and a full complement of liberal arts courses, NLA provides a quality learning in a responsive learning atmosphere.
Our Mission
We will provide a rigorous, liberal arts curriculum in a small, personalized, developmentally appropriate learning environment and graduate students who are confident, skilled scholars and citizens.
Our Vision
North Lakes Academy will provide an environment in which elementary, middle, and high school students will learn eagerly, extensively and deeply so that they will be able to assume productive and satisfying roles in a global society.