Northern Lights Academy

Public, Alternative K-12

302 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720-8888

(218) 878-3060

District: Northern Lights Academy Cooperative

Student/teacher ratio: 2.6

Number of students: 12

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.0%

Hispanic:

16.7%

American Indian:

16.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.7%

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Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Northern Lights Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50%), American Indian (16.7%), Hispanic (16.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northern Lights Academy is 2.6. (See more...)

Compare Northern Lights Academy employs 4.4 full-time teachers.

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Enrollment information for Northern Lights Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	8	2	0	2	1	13
2019	10	2	0	3	3	18
2020	14	0	0	1	3	18
2021	13	1	0	2	3	19
2022	15	2	0	1	3	21
2023	11	2	0	2	1	16
2024	6	1	2	2	1	12

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northern Lights Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	13	n/a	n/a	76.9
2019	18	3.0	6.0	83.3
2020	18	3.1	5.8	72.2
2021	19	3.1	6.1	78.9
2022	21	2.1	10.0	57.1
2023	16	3.2	4.9	75
2024	12	4.4	2.6	66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northern Lights Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	13	n/a	n/a	76.9
2019	18	3.0	6.0	83.3
2020	18	3.1	5.8	72.2
2021	19	3.1	6.1	78.9
2022	21	2.1	10.0	57.1
2023	16	3.2	4.9	75
2024	12	4.4	2.6	66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Lights Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	18	16	11.1%
African American	2	2
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	10	11	10%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.3%	75%	8.3%

Schools Near Northern Lights Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Northern Lights Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	302 14th Street	Cloquet	55720	Carlton County	Northern Lights Academy Cooperative	No	No	No	No	(218) 878-3060	12	4	2.6	66.7%	6 (50.0%)	1 (8.3%)	2 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Fond du Lac Ojibwe School	Public, Alternative	K-12	49 University Road	Cloquet	55720	Carlton County	Fond du Lac Ojibwe School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(218) 878-7242	136	26	5.2	97.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	136 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
NLA-Carlton	Public, Alternative	4-12	405 School Ave	Carlton	55718	Carlton County	Northern Lights Academy Cooperative	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(218) 878-3060	31	2	14.5	9.7%	21 (67.7%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (22.6%)								(n/a)					0.0					25.0
Merritt Creek Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	4000 W 9th St	Duluth	55807	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 625-2689	86	11	7.7	83.7%	70 (81.4%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (12.8%)								(n/a)	0.0	10.0	0.0	0.0	8.6	0.0	40.0	10.0	27.3	25.8	0.0	15.8	$26,567
Arrowhead Academy	Public, Alternative	4-12	1918 Arlington Ave N	Duluth	55811	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 625-6766	15	4	3.3	33.3%	10 (66.7%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (20.0%)								(n/a)										10.0			$27,156
Special Education N.P.	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	709 Portia Johnson Drive	Duluth	55811	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 336-8740	22	0		13.6%	20 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)								(n/a)													$7,214
Superior Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	615 Pecan Ave	Duluth	55811	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 336-8955	14	2	7.0	28.6%	13 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$30,618
Chester Creek Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	714 1/2 W College St	Duluth	55811	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 216-8325	32	8	4.1	90.6%	20 (62.5%)	4 (12.5%)	2 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)					19.1					17.4			$28,609

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Lights Academy

How many students attend Northern Lights Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 12 students attended Northern Lights Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Northern Lights Academy?

Students at Northern Lights Academy are 50% White, 17% Hispanic, 17% American Indian, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races.

What district is Northern Lights Academy in?

Northern Lights Academy Cooperative

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