Lakes Area Charter School (Closed 2014)

Q: 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).

Q: 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%.

Q: How many students attend Lakes Area Charter School?

25 students attend Lakes Area Charter School.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What grades does Lakes Area Charter School offer ?

Lakes Area Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

Q: 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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Lakes Area Charter School (Closed 2014)

601 Nokomis St West
Osakis, MN 56360

Lakes Area Charter School serves 25 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving 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

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Lakes Area Charter School
9	3
10	1
11	5
12	16

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Total Students

25 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Lakes Area Charter School
2023	25
2022	25
2021	25
2020	25
2019	25
2018	25
2017	25
2016	25
2015	25
2013	25
2012	49
2011	51
2010	61
2009	56
2008	59
2007	67
2006	78
2005	77
2004	67
2003	58
2002	11

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Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Lakes Area Charter School
2023	4
2022	4
2021	4
2020	4
2019	4
2018	4
2017	4
2016	4
2015	4
2013	4
2012	5
2011	5
2010	6
2009	6
2008	5
2007	5
2006	4
2005	3
2004	4
2003	3
2002	2

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School Rankings

This School

State Level (MN)

(11-12)

≤20%

62%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2012)
Year	Lakes Area Charter School	Minnesota	Lakes Area Charter School District
2012	20%	62%	20%
2011	50%	56%	50%
2010	20%	65%	20%

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(11-12)

21-39%

76%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2012)
Year	Lakes Area Charter School	Minnesota	Lakes Area Charter School District
2012	30%	76%	30%
2011	50%	74%	50%
2010	30%	72%	30%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Lakes Area Charter School	Minnesota	Lakes Area Charter School District
2023	6:1	14:1	5:1
2022	6:1	14:1	5:1
2021	6:1	14:1	5:1
2020	6:1	14:1	5:1
2019	6:1	14:1	5:1
2018	6:1	16:1	5:1
2017	6:1	14:1	5:1
2016	6:1	16:1	5:1
2015	6:1	16:1	5:1
2013	7:1	15:1	5:1
2012	11:1	15:1	10:1
2011	11:1	15:1	10:1
2010	11:1	15:1	10:1
2009	10:1	15:1	9:1
2008	11:1	15:1	12:1
2007	13:1	16:1	13:1
2006	20:1	16:1	20:1
2005	26:1	16:1	26:1
2004	17:1	16:1	17:1
2003	19:1	16:1	19:1
2002	6:1	16:1	6:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2010)
Year	Lakes Area Charter School	Minnesota	Lakes Area Charter School District
2010	5%	2%	5%
2009	4%	2%	4%
2008	4%	3%	4%
2007	1%	2%	1%
2006	3%	2%	3%
2001	2%	2%	2%

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Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2011)
Year	Lakes Area Charter School	Minnesota	Lakes Area Charter School District
2011	4%	6%	4%
2010	3%	6%	3%
2009	5%	6%	5%
2008	2%	6%	2%
2007	1%	6%	1%
2006	1%	6%	1%

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Hispanic

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Lakes Area Charter School	Minnesota	Lakes Area Charter School District
2023	4%	11%	4%
2022	4%	10%	4%
2021	4%	10%	4%
2020	4%	9%	4%
2019	4%	9%	4%
2018	4%	9%	4%
2017	4%	9%	4%
2016	4%	9%	4%
2015	4%	9%	4%
2013	4%	8%	4%
2010	8%	7%	8%
2009	2%	6%	2%
2008	8%	6%	8%
2007	12%	6%	12%
2006	14%	5%	14%
2005	10%	5%	10%
2004	1%	4%	1%

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Black

n/a

12%

White

84%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Lakes Area Charter School	Minnesota	Lakes Area Charter School District
2023	84%	62%	85%
2022	84%	63%	85%
2021	84%	64%	85%
2020	84%	66%	85%
2019	84%	66%	85%
2018	84%	67%	85%
2017	84%	67%	85%
2016	84%	68%	85%
2015	84%	69%	85%
2013	84%	72%	85%
2012	92%	73%	92%
2011	92%	74%	92%
2010	84%	75%	84%
2009	84%	76%	84%
2008	86%	76%	86%
2007	85%	77%	85%
2006	82%	79%	82%
2005	90%	79%	90%
2004	99%	80%	99%
2003	97%	81%	97%
2002	100%	82%	100%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Lakes Area Charter School	Minnesota	Lakes Area Charter School District
2023	12%	6%	11%
2022	12%	6%	11%
2021	12%	6%	11%
2020	12%	5%	11%
2019	12%	5%	11%
2018	12%	4%	11%
2017	12%	4%	11%
2016	12%	4%	11%
2015	12%	4%	11%
2013	12%	3%	11%
2012	8%	2%	8%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.28

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Lakes Area Charter School	Minnesota	Lakes Area Charter School District
2023	0.28	0.59	0.26
2022	0.28	0.58	0.26
2021	0.28	0.57	0.26
2020	0.28	0.54	0.26
2019	0.28	0.54	0.26
2018	0.28	0.53	0.26
2017	0.28	0.53	0.26
2016	0.28	0.52	0.26
2015	0.28	0.51	0.26
2013	0.28	0.47	0.26
2012	0.15	0.45	0.15
2011	0.15	0.44	0.15
2010	0.29	0.42	0.29
2009	0.29	0.41	0.29
2008	0.26	0.41	0.25
2007	0.27	0.40	0.27
2006	0.31	0.37	0.31
2005	0.18	0.37	0.18
2004	0.02	0.35	0.02
2003	0.06	0.34	0.06
2001	0.04	0.31	0.04

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(12-13)

<50%

81%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2011-2013)
Year	Lakes Area Charter School	Minnesota	Lakes Area Charter School District
2013	50%	81%	50%
2012	20%	80%	20%
2011	30%	79%	30%

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Eligible for

28%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Lakes Area Charter School	Minnesota	Lakes Area Charter School District
2023	28%	35%	26%
2022	28%	26%	26%
2021	28%	26%	26%
2020	28%	28%	26%
2019	28%	28%	26%
2018	28%	30%	26%
2017	28%	30%	26%
2016	28%	31%	26%
2015	28%	31%	26%
2013	28%	31%	26%
2012	10%	30%	10%
2011	49%	29%	49%
2010	46%	28%	46%
2009	30%	25%	30%
2008	31%	24%	31%
2007	16%	23%	16%
2006	29%	23%	29%
2005	14%	22%	14%
2004	19%	21%	19%
2003	26%	20%	26%
2002	45%	19%	45%

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Eligible for

24%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Lakes Area Charter School	Minnesota	Lakes Area Charter School District
2023	24%	8%	22%
2022	24%	6%	22%
2021	24%	6%	22%
2020	24%	8%	22%
2019	24%	8%	22%
2018	24%	8%	22%
2017	24%	8%	22%
2016	24%	7%	22%
2015	24%	7%	22%
2013	24%	7%	22%
2012	14%	7%	14%
2011	10%	8%	10%
2010	18%	8%	18%
2009	13%	8%	13%
2008	10%	8%	10%
2007	12%	7%	12%
2006	10%	7%	10%
2005	5%	7%	5%
2004	9%	7%	9%
2003	9%	7%	9%
2002	9%	7%	9%

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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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