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Principal: Forest Lake High graduates bounce back from pandemic period; 94% of seniors walked at commencement
Summary
Forest Lake Area High School Principal Caldwell told the school board the class of 2025 recovered academically after pandemic disruption and posted an estimated 94% graduation rate, with districtwide graduation at about 90%; the class also received about $2.3 million in scholarships and grants.
Forest Lake — Principal Caldwell delivered a data‑heavy snapshot of the Forest Lake Area High School class of 2025 during the June 26 school board meeting, reporting that the senior class overcame pandemic‑era disruption to reach strong outcomes and that the district is seeing encouraging enrollment and postsecondary indicators.
Why it matters: The board and community repeatedly framed the district’s larger policy debates against the backdrop of academic results and student supports. Administrators told the board the data on diplomas, college admissions and career placements underpin decisions about programs, staffing and student activities.
What the principal reported
Principal Caldwell…
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