North Star Academy

North Star Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
3301 Technology Dr,  Duluth, MN
1.8
590 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bonnie Jorgenson
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
45%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
49.4%
State Average
31.9%
Science
39.3%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
424:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
74.9%
Two or more races
10.6%
Black
5%
Hispanic
4.5%
Native American
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
1.8 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/2/2025
My chikd with special needs attended 2012-2014. I pulled her after I made a surprise visit during the day and found my child locked in an empty janitorial closet. Her Para was standing by the door and when I asked what what happening she said my child was getting a an Autism Senory Break. The proble...
1.0 student
7/27/2025
This school sucks. There are two teachers there that actually somewhat help, other than that no one cares about the students. Your getting bullied? You and the bully get put in a room together and talk for five minutes. You don’t feel good? Ice pack and rest for five minutes. My little brother didn’...
2.0 student
8/23/2023
I'm going into eighth grade at this school later this month and would like to weigh in, and if you have the choice, send your kids elsewhere. The curriculum isn't great, the arts are underfunded, the bathrooms are gross, terrible discipline measures, also not great if your kid is disabled, and overa...
1.0 student
5/4/2022
Worst school in duluth terrible teachers and bathrooms

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North Star Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-8 in Duluth, MN and is served by the Duluth Public Schools Academy in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 590 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. North Star Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $368,648. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harbor City International School, Arrowhead Academy, The Bridge, and more. Learn more about what Duluth has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North Star Academy.

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