How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Northern Lights Community School | Saint Paul Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Warba, Minnesota | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 82 | 32,316 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 87 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.5:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Northern Lights Community School | Saint Paul Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,955 | $20,457 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.2% | 21.0% |
| State Revenue | 78.3% | 53.2% |
| Local Revenue | 1.6% | 25.8% |
Northern Lights Community School
Federal State Local
Saint Paul Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Northern Lights Community School | Saint Paul Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.2% | 22.4% |
| African American | 5.5% | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.1% | 16.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 24.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8.8% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.2% | 66.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Northern Lights Community School | Saint Paul Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 52 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | — | 285.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 93.4% | 49.8% |
School Types
Northern Lights Community School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Saint Paul Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.