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A public school partnership leading the way in online education

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About Northern Star Online

Northern Star Online (NSO) is an Online Learning Provider recognized and approved by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) for full-time or supplemental high school courses.

NSO is a public school partnership leading the way in virtual learning. The consortium comprises 15 independent school districts and 4 educational service agencies representing over 50 school districts. Our partners share expertise and resources to provide online learners with the finest online learning experience.

Founding Partners

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Sustaining Partners

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What’s New?

Check out our new courses!


  • American Sign Language Register now, course starts Jan 25
  • EmpowerU: Resilience Skills Available now
  • Criminal Justice Internship Register now, course starts Jan 25

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See Our Course Catalog

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Questions about Funding & Tuition?

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Register for a Class

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Intermediate District 287

Intermediate District 287 is proud to provide Northern Star Online to Minnesota students on behalf of our consortium members:


Eden Prairie Public Schools | Edina Public Schools | Hopkins Online Academy
Minnetonka Public Schools | ISD 361 International Falls Public Schools | Northeast Metro 916
Richfield Public Schools | Saint Paul Public School | School District 112
SOCRATES (South Central Regional Area Telecommunications System) | TIES | Wayzata Public Schools


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