Independent School District 831

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Independent School District 831
Location
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Coordinates 45°15′14″N92°58′56″W / 45.2539°N 92.9822°W / 45.2539; -92.9822 Coordinates: 45°15′14″N92°58′56″W / 45.2539°N 92.9822°W / 45.2539; -92.9822
District information
Type Public
MottoInspire the learner, ignite the potential
GradesK-12
SuperintendentSteve D. Massey, Ed.D. [1]
Budget$76,505,250
Students and staff
Students7,000+ [2]
Teachers500+
Staff1000+
Athletic conference Suburban East Conference
Other information
Website www.forestlake.k12.mn.us
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Location of Minnesota within the United States

Independent School District 831 is a K-12 public school district located in the northeast exurban Twin Cities, near both Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota.

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Also known as the Forest Lake Area School District, District 831 serves approximately 7,000 students in grades Early Childhood-12 and is geographically the Twin Cities region's largest school district. [3] The 220-square-mile (570 km2) district boundary includes all or part of several cities and townships - Columbus, East Bethel, Forest Lake, Ham Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Marine, May, Scandia, Stacy, and Wyoming.

The Forest Lake Area school system includes 8 elementary sites, 1 junior high site, and 1 high school site. In addition to these, there is also an area learning center located at the former Central Junior High School site.

The district has been honored with six Minnesota Schools of Excellence awards by Minnesota Elementary School Principals's Association. [4] [5]

Public schools

The Forest Lake Area school system includes 7 elementary sites, an online elementary program, 1 middle school site, and 1 high school site. In addition to these, there is also a community school located at the former Southwest Junior High School site.

Public Tuition Free Charter schools

Elementary schools (grades K-6)

Middle school

High schools (grades 9-12)

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