[citation needed] The mission of the conference was to promote and recognize excellence by providing quality experiences for students in programs of academics, arts, athletics and activities.

The Classic Lake Conference conducted its activities under the auspices of and in concert with the Minnesota State High School League.

Until 1999, Richfield High School was a member but left because of declining enrollment and changing demographics.

Despite having comparable enrollment to the conference's other schools, Armstrong has a lower percentage of students that compete in athletics.

Armstrong, Hopkins and Wayzata applied to the Northwest Suburban Conference as a group.