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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
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Northern Lights Academy
School in Cloquet · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Northern Lights Academy
Northern Lights Academy is a public school in Cloquet, MN, part of Northern Lights Academy Cooperative. Northern Lights Academy serves approximately 12 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Northern Lights Academy show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 12 students, Northern Lights Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3:1 students to teachers, Northern Lights Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time 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
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 12 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
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 8.4/10, 13.0 miles away, in nearby Duluth). Another option is WINTERQUIST ELEMENTARY (rated 8.0/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Esko). Additionally, PROCTOR SENIOR HIGH (rated 8.0/10, 10.2 miles away, in nearby Proctor). 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 | 6.1 |
| CAAEP EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM Cloquet | 0.0 mi | — |
| WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY Cloquet | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| CLOQUET SENIOR Cloquet | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Cloquet | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| CLOQUET MIDDLE Cloquet | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| CHURCHILL ELEMENTARY Cloquet | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| CLOQUET EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Cloquet | 1.3 mi | 3.9 |
| SHARED TIME Cloquet | 1.3 mi | — |
| NLA-Carlton Cloquet | 3.8 mi | — |
| CARLTON SECONDARY Carlton | 3.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Fond du Lac Ojibwe School Cloquet | 3.1 mi | — |
| SOUTH TERRACE ELEMENTARY Carlton | 4.6 mi | 6.3 |
| LINCOLN SECONDARY Esko | 4.1 mi | 7.9 |
| WINTERQUIST ELEMENTARY Esko | 4.1 mi | 8.0 |
| WRENSHALL ELEMENTARY Wrenshall | 7.6 mi | 5.1 |
| WRENSHALL SECONDARY Wrenshall | 7.6 mi | 7.2 |
| PROCTOR SENIOR HIGH Proctor | 10.2 mi | 8.0 |
| A.I. JEDLICKA MIDDLE SCHOOL Proctor | 10.2 mi | 4.9 |
| PIKE LAKE ELEMENTARY Duluth | 13.0 mi | 8.4 |
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
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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 loaded state assessment records, Northern Lights Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
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
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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
Resources & Links
District
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative- District Enrollment
- 43
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $45,571
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