The Northern Lights Community School is a charter school in Warba, Minnesota, United States. The Northern Lights Community School, 6−12, uses project-based learning.
Serving 91 students in grades 6-12, Northern Lights Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Lights Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Northern Lights Community School's student population of 91 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northern Lights Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Lights Community School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1668 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
80%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Lights Community School's ranking?
Northern Lights Community School is ranked #1668 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Lights Community School?
The graduation rate of Northern Lights Community School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northern Lights Community School?
91 students attend Northern Lights Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Northern Lights Community School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northern Lights Community School?
Northern Lights Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Lights Community School offer ?
Northern Lights Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Lights Community School part of?
Northern Lights Community School is part of Northern Lights Community School District.
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