Serving 82 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Northern Lights Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Lights Community School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Northern Lights Community School's ranking?
Northern Lights Community School is ranked #1706 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northern Lights Community School?
82 students attend Northern Lights Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Northern Lights Community School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Lights Community School?
Northern Lights Community School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northern Lights Community School offer ?
Northern Lights Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Northern Lights Community School part of?
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