Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Northern Lights Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Lights Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northern Lights Academy's student population of 16 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern Lights Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Lights Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1651 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
13%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
12%
12%
White
69%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Lights Academy's ranking?
Northern Lights Academy is ranked #1651 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Northern Lights Academy?
16 students attend Northern Lights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Northern Lights Academy students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Lights Academy?
Northern Lights Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northern Lights Academy offer ?
Northern Lights Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Northern Lights Academy part of?
Northern Lights Academy is part of Northern Lights Academy Cooperative School District.
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