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Northern Lights Academy
School · Northern Lights Academy Cooperative
302 14TH STREET, Cloquet, MN 55720
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
3:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
3:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Northern Lights Academy
Northern Lights Academy is a public school in Cloquet, MN, part of the Northern Lights Academy Cooperative. The school serves approximately 12 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 3:1. Students demonstrate 15% proficiency in math and 15% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $66,399, where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a fringe town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 12 students, Northern Lights Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 3:1, Northern Lights Academy offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 12 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Address
- 302 14TH STREET, Cloquet, MN 55720
- Phone
- (218) 878-3060
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 25% (2019) to 10% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 25% (2019) to 10% (2022).
Location
302 14TH STREET, Cloquet, MN 55720
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Northern Lights Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. PIKE LAKE ELEMENTARY (rated 7.9/10, 13.0 miles away, in nearby Duluth). Another option is PROCTOR SENIOR HIGH (rated 7.5/10, 10.2 miles away, in nearby Proctor). Additionally, QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.5 miles away). For more schools in Cloquet, see our Cloquet schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CLOQUET AREA ALT. ED. PROGRAMS Cloquet | 0.0 mi | 5.8 |
| CAAEP EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM Cloquet | 0.0 mi | — |
| WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY Cloquet | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| CLOQUET SENIOR Cloquet | 0.6 mi | 5.6 |
| QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Cloquet | 0.5 mi | 7.3 |
| CLOQUET MIDDLE Cloquet | 0.7 mi | 4.6 |
| CHURCHILL ELEMENTARY Cloquet | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| CLOQUET EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Cloquet | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| SHARED TIME Cloquet | 1.3 mi | — |
| NLA-Carlton Cloquet | 3.8 mi | — |
| CARLTON SECONDARY Carlton | 3.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Fond du Lac Ojibwe School Cloquet | 3.1 mi | — |
| SOUTH TERRACE ELEMENTARY Carlton | 4.6 mi | 6.1 |
| LINCOLN SECONDARY Esko | 4.1 mi | 6.2 |
| WINTERQUIST ELEMENTARY Esko | 4.1 mi | 6.5 |
| WRENSHALL ELEMENTARY Wrenshall | 7.6 mi | 5.8 |
| WRENSHALL SECONDARY Wrenshall | 7.6 mi | 6.0 |
| PROCTOR SENIOR HIGH Proctor | 10.2 mi | 7.5 |
| A.I. JEDLICKA MIDDLE SCHOOL Proctor | 10.2 mi | 2.9 |
| PIKE LAKE ELEMENTARY Duluth | 13.0 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55720 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,399
Median Home Value
$213,300
Median Rent
$976/mo
Population
17,480
College Educated
24.9%
Homeownership
71.2%
Avg Commute
18.1 min
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Median Age
37.5
Community Profile
The community surrounding Northern Lights Academy has a median household income of $66,399. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $213,300, with a median rent of $976/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.5%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 18 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Northern Lights Academy
What grades does Northern Lights Academy serve?
Northern Lights Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Northern Lights Academy?
Northern Lights Academy has an enrollment of approximately 12 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Lights Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Lights Academy is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Northern Lights Academy?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Northern Lights Academy has 15.0% math proficiency and 15.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Northern Lights Academy a charter school?
No, Northern Lights Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Lights Academy a Title I school?
No, Northern Lights Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Lights Academy?
66.7% of students at Northern Lights Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (708/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Cloquet). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 12
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.7%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Carlton County
- Phone
- (218) 878-3060
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative- District Enrollment
- 43
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $45,571
Other Schools in This District
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