“Who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE.” Our mission calls us to foster the development of the whole student body by supporting their emotional and behavioral intelligence (the “EQ”) and their academic intelligence (the “IQ”) to unlock their full potential as a student while at North Lakes Academy. We do this in support of our mission to support students’ diverse needs and crafting a vision for their future as active leaders in a global society. This innovative approach to social...

Myth #1: Charter schools aren’t public schools. Charter schools are public schools! Charter schools are publicly funded and are tuition-free. The difference between traditional public schools and charter schools is that charter schools operate under a charter or contract, and thus have more independence in staffing, curriculum, and budgeting. In exchange for independence and flexibility, charter schools are held accountable by their authorizer. If charter schools do not meet their performance...

Sources: Niche , GreatSchools  and our 2025 Intent to Return survey Overview: North Lakes Academy continues to receive strong, positive...