Serving 91 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northern Lights Community School's student population of 91 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northern Lights Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Lights Community School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1668 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
12%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1668 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Northern Lights Community School often compared to?
Northern Lights Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenway Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Lights Community School?
The graduation rate of Northern Lights Community School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Northern Lights Community School?
91 students attend Northern Lights Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Northern Lights Community School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northern Lights Community School?
Northern Lights Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Lights Community School offer ?
Northern Lights Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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