Northern Lights Academy
Tel:
(218)470-8325
- Northern Lights Academy serves 7 students in grades 6-12.
- The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Northern Lights Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Northern Lights Academy's student population of 7 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 7 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northern Lights Academy's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northern Lights Academy is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 14% | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 9% |
| Black | 14% | 11% |
| White | 58% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.34 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate (14-15) | <50% | 82% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 30% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Crookston Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northern Lights Academy is New Paths Area Learning Center (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is New Paths Area Learning Center (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Washington Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Crookston New Paths Area Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 86 students
1.0 miles
202 E 4th St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218)281-5864 1.0 7-12 86 - Crookston Washington Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 165 students
1.0 miles
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218)281-2762 1.0 PK-1 165 - Crookston Crookston Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 509 students
1.6 miles
402 Fisher Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218)281-2144 1.6 7-12 509 - Crookston Highland Elementary School Grades: 2-6 | 471 students
1.8 miles
801 N Central Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218)281-5600 1.8 2-6 471 - Fisher Fisher Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 130 students
8.4 miles
313 Park Ave
Fisher, MN 56723
(218)891-4105 8.4 7-12 130
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