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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 campuses (1 elementary), with combined enrollment of about 45.

7-year change in Northern Lights Academy Cooperative

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
45
+29 (+181%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
NLA-CarltonCarltonCombined03-1231
Northern Lights AcademyCloquetCombinedKG-1214
Northern Lights Academy CooperativeCloquetElementaryKG-030

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 campus, 96% below the state mean of roughly 357.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 181%: 16 students in SY 2017-18 versus 45 in SY 2024-25.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Northern Lights Academy Cooperative run?
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 45 students in Minnesota.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Northern Lights Academy Cooperative?
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative includes 1 elementary, 2 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Northern Lights Academy Cooperative?
NLA-Carlton is the largest public school in Northern Lights Academy Cooperative by enrollment, with approximately 31 students.
What grade levels does Northern Lights Academy Cooperative serve?
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative schools serve students from kindergarten through grade 12, across 3 campuses.
What cities does Northern Lights Academy Cooperative serve?
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative operates schools in Carlton, Cloquet across Minnesota.