Circle of Life Academy

Located at 35233 Mission Road in White Earth, Minnesota, Circle of Life Academy is an active, single-school public school district offering comprehensive education from kindergarten through 12th grade. Situated in a remote rural setting within the broader Detroit Lakes region, the district functions as an independent public entity dedicated to serving its local community. With its single operational school building, the district provides a close-knit academic structure designed to support students through every stage of their primary and secondary education. Families and educational researchers can explore the district’s programs further through its official website (circleoflifeacademy.org) or by direct outreach to the administrative offices.

According to federal data from the 2024–2025 NCES reporting period, Circle of Life Academy maintains a focused student body of 115 learners—51 female and 64 male—with 100% American Indian student representation, reflecting the deep cultural heritage of the surrounding reservation community. To support this student population, the district maintains a remarkably strong staffing presence, employing 22 full-time equivalent teachers, 3 instructional aides, and 39 dedicated support staff members, bringing total personnel to 64 full-time equivalent positions. This extensive staffing structure creates an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of roughly five to one, ensuring that each child benefits from personalized instruction, strong mentorship, and a highly supportive learning environment.