Northern Lights Community School

Northern Lights Community School is an open, single-school independent charter district located at 305 Bridge St in Warba, Minnesota. Situated in a rural remote community setting within the broader Grand Rapids region, the district serves secondary students in grades 6 through 12. According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the school fosters a close-knit learning environment with a total enrollment of 91 students. The student body consists of 51 male and 40 female learners, with a demographic makeup that includes 73 White, 8 American Indian, 5 Black, 4 multiracial, and 1 Hispanic student distributed across its middle and high school grade levels.

To support its student population, Northern Lights Community School maintains a comprehensive staffing footprint totaling 47.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated team includes 19.32 FTE classroom teachers, 7.0 FTE instructional aides, and 20.98 FTE support staff members focused on operational and student services. Functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the district provides tailored secondary education tailored to its local rural community. Parents, students, and researchers seeking to connect with the district can reach out by phone at (218) 492-4400 or visit their official website at http://www.nlcschool.org/.