Enrollment
23
High
DISTRICT 34 · STATE 371
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTHWEST METRO INTERMEDIATE 288·NCES 270042005091
SWMetro Lakeside Academy
100 GARRISON AVE NE, BUFFALO, MN 55313 · (952) 567-8239 · Wright County
GRADES 07–12HIGH41-RURALALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL23 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.8:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
8 students
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 9 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 10 | 8 | 35% |
| Grade 11 | 7 | 30% |
| Grade 12 | 6 | 26% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where SWMetro Lakeside Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Wright County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 23 | #627 of 764 | #21 of 27 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
23
+5 (+28%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
was 18.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 23 | 2 | 11.6:1 | 35% (8) |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 2 | 9.6:1 | 58% (11) |
| 2022-23 | 22 | 1.9 | 11.9:1 | 82% (18) |
| 2020-21 | 18 | 1 | 18.0:1 | 22% (4) |
| 2017-18 | 15 | 2 | 7.5:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SWMetro Lakeside Academy.
About SWMetro Lakeside Academy
SWMetro Lakeside Academy is classified as a high school. It is located in BUFFALO, Minnesota. Its 23 students are spread across grades 7 through 12. The school's enrollment is 94% smaller than the 371 average for high schools in Minnesota.
Besides SWMetro Lakeside Academy, Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 runs 19 other schools. The district enrolls 560 students.
White students make up a majority at SWMetro Lakeside Academy, at 74%. Other students are 9% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 4% Black, and 4% Native American. That is lower than the 89% White share among all Wright County residents.
SWMetro Lakeside Academy's 2 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 11.6:1. That is lower than the 16.3:1 average for high schools in Minnesota. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 35%. The gap from the 24% average for public schools in Wright County is 11 points.
Among Wright County residents, the median household income is $107,209, roughly 34% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. SWMetro Lakeside Academy is one of 88 public schools in the county.
PHOENIX LEARNING CENTER is the closest public school, about 4.2 miles away in a straight line. Other public schools within five miles number 6.
SWMetro Lakeside Academy has an NCES locale of Rural: Fringe.
The school enrolled 23 students in 2024-25, 5 more than the 18 it had in 2020-21. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 18.0:1 to 11.6:1.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Wright County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
148,269
Census ACS
Median income
$107,209
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
88
27,879 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
- SWMetro288 Elevate OnlineHigh · 115 students
- SWMetro Chaska Level 4High · 78 students
- SWMetro RVEC Level 4Elementary · 71 students
- SWMetro Shakopee TransitionsHigh · 63 students
- SWMetro ALCHigh · 52 students
- SWMetro Buffalo-TransitionsHigh · 26 students
Other schools in BUFFALO
- BUFFALO SENIOR HIGHHigh · 1,681 students
- BUFFALO COMMUNITY MIDDLEMiddle · 1,160 students
- NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARYElementary · 419 students
- Tatanka Elementary STEM SchoolElementary · 393 students
- PARKSIDE ELEMENTARYElementary · 348 students
- DISCOVERY ELEMENTARYElementary · 257 students
Nearby schools
- PHOENIX LEARNING CENTER4.2 mi · 36
- BUFFALO SENIOR HIGH4.2 mi · 1,681
- HANOVER ELEMENTARY4.3 mi · 368
- ROCKFORD MIDDLE4.4 mi · 487
- Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet4.7 mi · 599
- ROCKFORD SECONDARY4.8 mi · 479
Frequently asked questions
About SWMetro Lakeside AcademyHow large is SWMetro Lakeside Academy?
SWMetro Lakeside Academy enrolls approximately 23 students in grades 07-12.
What age range does SWMetro Lakeside Academy serve?
SWMetro Lakeside Academy serves students from grade 07 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SWMetro Lakeside Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SWMetro Lakeside Academy is approximately 11.6:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at SWMetro Lakeside Academy?
At SWMetro Lakeside Academy, the student body is approximately 74% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Black, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees SWMetro Lakeside Academy?
SWMetro Lakeside Academy is overseen by Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 in Wright County.
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