Region 3 - Northeast Service Co-op

Region 3 - Northeast Service Co-op is an active public educational entity headquartered at 5525 Emerald Ave in Mountain Iron, Minnesota. Functioning as a specialized non-charter district dedicated to special education and vocational services, the cooperative operates one educational facility designed to support secondary students in 7th through 12th grades. Situated in a remote town environment within the broader Duluth metropolitan area, the district plays a crucial role in providing regional academic resources, career technical training, and specialized student services across northeastern Minnesota.

The cooperative’s operational footprint is defined by a unique, support-heavy staffing structure tailored to its service-oriented mission. According to federal educational metrics for the 2024–2025 school year, the entity relies on a dedicated team of nearly 67 full-time equivalent staff members. Reflecting its primary role as a regional service provider, this workforce includes over 63 full-time equivalent support staff working alongside approximately 3.4 full-time teaching faculty. For parents, students, and educational researchers exploring regional support networks and specialized secondary programming, further details regarding services and regional collaboration are accessible through the cooperative's official website at nescmn.net.