Total enrollment
45
+26 (+137%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Northern Lights Academy Cooperative
Minnesota · 45 students · 2 cities
From elementary through high school, Northern Lights Academy Cooperative runs 3 public K-12 schools (1 elementary), with combined enrollment of about 45.
4-year change in Northern Lights Academy Cooperative
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
+1 (+100%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLA-Carlton | Carlton | Combined | 03-12 | 31 |
| Northern Lights Academy | Cloquet | Combined | KG-12 | 14 |
| Northern Lights Academy Cooperative | Cloquet | Elementary | KG-03 | 0 |
About Northern Lights Academy Cooperative
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative administers 3 public schools across Minnesota, collectively educateing roughly 45 students.
In terms of grade levels, Northern Lights Academy Cooperative spans 1 elementary and 2 combined or other.
On a per-school basis, Northern Lights Academy Cooperative runs about 15 students per school, 96% below the state mean of roughly 357.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 137%: 19 students in SY 2020-21 versus 45 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Northern Lights Academy Cooperative gained 1 school, going from 1 to 2.
On allk12, the community for Northern Lights Academy Cooperative discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.