Northern Lights Academy Cooperative

Located at 302 14th Street in Cloquet, Minnesota, Northern Lights Academy Cooperative is an open, specialized public school district dedicated to delivering targeted special education and vocational programming. Situated in a fringe town setting within the broader Duluth metropolitan region, this non-charter cooperative operates two schools designed to provide comprehensive educational pathways spanning Kindergarten through 12th grade. By focusing on specialized learning environments rather than traditional general education, the district plays a vital regional role in serving students who benefit from structured academic, behavioral, and developmental support.

The cooperative is structured to offer an exceptionally low student-to-staff ratio, fostering a highly personalized learning experience for its student body of 45 enrolled children across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. To support these intensive educational needs, the district maintains a robust professional team totaling nearly 59 full-time equivalent staff members, including approximately 15.5 certified teachers, 16 instructional aides, and 27 specialized support personnel. Serving a diverse student population that includes American Indian, Black, Hispanic, multiracial, and White students from surrounding member communities, Northern Lights Academy Cooperative ensures that every learner receives the dedicated attention, therapeutic resources, and individualized instruction required for personal growth and academic success.