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Northern Lights Academy
High School · CROOKSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
600 BRUCE ST, Crookston, MN 56716
Enrollment
8
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
8
Grades
6th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Northern Lights Academy
Northern Lights Academy is a public high school in Crookston, MN, part of the CROOKSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school serves approximately 8 students in grades 6th – 12th. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $56,781, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a distant town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 8 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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 8 students
- Type
- Public
- Address
- 600 BRUCE ST, Crookston, MN 56716
- Website
- crookston.k12.mn.us
- Phone
- (218) 470-8325
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
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Location
600 BRUCE ST, Crookston, MN 56716
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Northern Lights Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. FISHER SECONDARY (rated 7.1/10, 8.2 miles away, in nearby Fisher). Another option is LAFAYETTE SECONDARY (rated 6.7/10, 17.8 miles away, in nearby Red Lake Falls). Additionally, FERTILE-BELTRAMI SECONDARY (rated 6.2/10, 22.9 miles away, in nearby Fertile). For more schools in Crookston, see our Crookston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 21.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| OUR SAVIOR"S LUTHERAN DAY SCHOOL Crookston | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY Crookston | 1.0 mi | 7.0 |
| CROOKSTON PRE-K PROGRAM Crookston | 1.0 mi | — |
| CROOKSTON SECONDARY Crookston | 1.7 mi | 3.8 |
| HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY Crookston | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
| FISHER SECONDARY Fisher | 8.2 mi | 7.1 |
| FISHER ELEMENTARY Fisher | 8.2 mi | 7.9 |
| CLIMAX SECONDARY Climax | 14.3 mi | 5.9 |
| CLIMAX ELEMENTARY Climax | 14.3 mi | 8.7 |
| LAFAYETTE SECONDARY Red Lake Falls | 17.8 mi | 6.7 |
| J.A. HUGHES ELEMENTARY Red Lake Falls | 18.3 mi | 8.4 |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE East Grand Forks | 19.1 mi | 5.5 |
| SOUTH POINT ELEMENTARY East Grand Forks | 19.4 mi | 7.6 |
| FERTILE-BELTRAMI ELEMENTARY Fertile | 22.9 mi | 7.2 |
| FERTILE-BELTRAMI SECONDARY Fertile | 22.9 mi | 6.2 |
| RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL East Grand Forks | 21.2 mi | 5.6 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL East Grand Forks | 21.4 mi | 7.5 |
| PRAIRIE VOYAGER ADVENTIST SCHOOL Grand Forks | 20.7 mi | — |
| J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grand Forks | 20.9 mi | 7.3 |
| PHOENIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grand Forks | 21.4 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56716 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,781
Median Home Value
$178,200
Median Rent
$828/mo
Population
8,991
College Educated
30.6%
Homeownership
64%
Avg Commute
17.9 min
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Median Age
42
Community Profile
The community surrounding Northern Lights Academy has a median household income of $56,781. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $178,200, with a median rent of $828/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.1%. 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 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Northern Lights Academy?
Northern Lights Academy has an enrollment of approximately 8 students.
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.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,346/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Crookston). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (218) 470-8325
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
CROOKSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 1,162
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,427
Other Schools in This District
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