Top Rankings
Northland Learning Center School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 152 students in Northland Learning Center School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Northland Learning Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
152 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Northland Learning Center School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-64% has increased from 50-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#415 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%

Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.59
# American Indian Students
11 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
113 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
74%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
-
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
8
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
5
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
6
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
3
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
10
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
61
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $72,737 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $71,618 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM

Spending
$11 MM
$16,179 MM

Revenue / Student
$72,737
$17,854

Spending / Student
$71,618
$18,580

Best Northland Learning Center School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northland Learning Center 010
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Northland Learning Center 020
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Grades: PK-12
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
Isd 361 - Alc Program
Alternative School
1001 5th St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nlc Transition Program
Special Education School
610 9th St N
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Grades: 12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northland Learning Center 040
Alternative School
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northland Learning Center 050
Alternative School
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northland Learning Center School District?
Northland Learning Center School District manages 6 public schools serving 152 students.
What is the rank of Northland Learning Center School District?
Northland Learning Center School District is ranked #443 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northland Learning Center School District?
74% of Northland Learning Center School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northland Learning Center School District?
Northland Learning Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Northland Learning Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $71,618 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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