Northern Lights Academy

www.crookston.k12.mn.us

5 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Northern Lights Academy is an educational facility located in Crookston, Minnesota, operating under the umbrella of the Crookston Public Schools district. It serves as a specialized learning environment designed to meet the unique academic and behavioral needs of students who require more individualized support than what is typically provided in a traditional classroom setting. The academy focuses on fostering a structured and supportive atmosphere to help students achieve their educational goals while developing essential personal and social skills.

As part of the Crookston school system, the academy emphasizes the district’s commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all learners. By utilizing smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Northern Lights Academy aims to empower its students to succeed, overcome academic barriers, and prepare for their future endeavors. The institution works closely with families and the community to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary for both academic progress and overall well-being.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

2.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern Lights Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Two or More	1

White
4 (80.0%)
Two or More
1 (20.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Crookston Public School District
Phone:	(218)470-8325
Website:	http://www.crookston.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	5
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 2