Northern Lights Academy
Tel:
(218) 470-8325
Northern Lights Academy serves 8 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 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Northern Lights Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Northern Lights Academy's student population of 8 students has grown by 14% 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 | 8 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Northern Lights Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 63% | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 25% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate (14-15) | <50% | 82% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00) | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Crookston Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Northern Lights Academy 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Crookston Crookston Pre-k Program Special Education School Grades: PK | 19 students
1.0 miles
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762 1 PK 19 - Crookston New Paths Area Learning Center Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 74 students10
1.0 miles
202 E 4th St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864 1 7-12 74 - Crookston Washington Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 177 students
1.0 miles
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762 1 PK-1 177 - Crookston Crookston Secondary Math: 41% | Reading: 52%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 518 students10
1.6 miles
402 Fisher Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144 1.6 7-12 518 - Crookston Highland Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 62%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 2-6 | 445 students10
1.8 miles
801 N Central Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5600 1.8 2-6 445
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