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School Comparison

Forest Lake Area High School
vs.
STEP

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Forest Lake Area High School
STEP
  • Forest Lake Area High School reported a higher chronically absent students than STEP (639 vs. 10).
  • Forest Lake Area High School reported a higher students per counselor than STEP (319.5:1 vs. 49:1).
  • Forest Lake Area High School reported a higher sat/act participation than STEP (269 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Forest Lake Area High School reported a higher chronically absent students than STEP (639 vs. 10).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Forest Lake Area High School reported a higher sat/act participation than STEP (269 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Forest Lake Area High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than STEP (56 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Forest Lake Area High School reported a higher students per counselor than STEP (319.5:1 vs. 49:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

7 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Forest Lake Area High School

5 metrics were reported by Forest Lake Area High School. Comparable data for STEP is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
89%
Graduating cohort
480
AP courses offered
29
AP enrollment
267
Dual enrollment
224

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Forest Lake Area High School
$14,281.98
STEP
$14,281.98
Local revenue share
Forest Lake Area High School
36.1%
STEP
36.1%
State revenue share
Forest Lake Area High School
58.2%
STEP
58.2%
Federal revenue share
Forest Lake Area High School
5.7%
STEP
5.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Forest Lake Area High School
31.2%
STEP
31.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Washington County
$114,457
Washington County
$114,457
Poverty rate
Washington County
5%
Washington County
5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Washington County
48.9%
Washington County
48.9%
Unemployment rate
Washington County
2.7%
Washington County
2.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.