Serving 89 students in grades 6-12, Northern Lights Community School 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Lights Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Northern Lights Community School's student population of 89 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern Lights Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Lights Community School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1441 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Lights Community School's ranking?
Northern Lights Community School is ranked #1441 out of 1,734 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 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Lights Community School?
The graduation rate of Northern Lights Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northern Lights Community School?
89 students attend Northern Lights Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Northern Lights Community School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Lights Community School?
Northern Lights Community School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northern Lights Community School offer ?
Northern Lights Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Northern Lights Community School part of?
Northern Lights Community School is part of Northern Lights Community School District.
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