C
Below Average
55/100

Northern Lights Community School

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 305 BRIDGE ST, Warba, MN 55793
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 25th percentile in Minnesota
Graduation
C+
75% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
84
Students
enrolled
8.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%25/100reading 17th percentile, math 32nd percentile among Minnesota high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%43/10075% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−28 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate75% (+1 pts vs. state avg 74%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 305 BRIDGE ST
City Warba
ZIP Code 55793
District 2700256
NCES School ID 270025603314
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55793

Understanding the community around Northern Lights Community School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,917
Per Capita Income $30,490
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%
High School or Higher 97.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $170,900
Median Rent $875
Owner-Occupied 90.5%
Renter-Occupied 9.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Northern Lights Community School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 58.3%
Female 41.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.1%
Black 8.3%
Two or More Races 7.1%
American Indian 2.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 84
Teachers (FTE) 9.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Northern Lights Community School?
Northern Lights Community School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Northern Lights Community School?
Northern Lights Community School has 84 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1.
What grades does Northern Lights Community School serve?
Northern Lights Community School serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Northern Lights Community School receive per student?
Northern Lights Community School receives $26,449 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Northern Lights Community School in 55793 ▼
Avg Home Value
$230,726
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,071
1-Year Change
+1.2%
% Renters
9.5%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026