Northern Lights Academy

600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(School attendance zone shown in map)

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
9 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(20-21)
33%
2%
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Asian
(20-21)
n/a
7%
Hispanic
(20-21)
11%
10%
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Black
(20-21)
11%
11%
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White
(20-21)
45%
64%
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Hawaiian
(20-21)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)
n/a
6%
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n/a
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(14-15)
<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
67%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
13%
8%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Northern Lights Academy?
The graduation rate of Northern Lights Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Northern Lights Academy?
9 students attend Northern Lights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Northern Lights Academy students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Black.
What grades does Northern Lights Academy offer ?
Northern Lights Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Northern Lights Academy part of?
Northern Lights Academy is part of Crookston Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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