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  • Kindergarten All Day, Everyday
  • Today's World Technology
  • Unbeatable Hands-On Science
  • Outstanding Arts Programs

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We are dedicated to the achievement of academic and personal excellence for every student. DECS academies include two Duluth locations:

DECS North Star Academy:
3301 Technology Drive (on Rice Lake Rd. at Technology Dr.)
Duluth, MN 55811
For grades K-8; Classes from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DECS Raleigh Academy:
5905 Raleigh Street, Duluth, MN 55807
For grades K-5; Classes from 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

New RA Exapnsion
New RA Exapnsion
New DECS Building - Front
New DECS Building - Back

The DECS North Star and Raleigh Academies

DECS has continued to grow within the Duluth community. As a result, we have made several facility expansions and improvements including the building of our new facility at 3301 Technology Drive, Duluth and the upgrades to our 5905 Raleigh Street, Duluth location.

We are excited about the opportunities these changes have given to our students and faculty!

Find out more about our

North Star and Raleigh Academies

More about DECS

Second Decade of Excellence

Duluth Edison Charter Schools is proudly into its second decade of celebrating excellence in education for our students, families and community. We are committed to engaging families in their children's education at school and in the home. The DECS Parent Advisory Council further empowers family members to work with their children and participate in shaping our programs and practices.

TUITION-FREE EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS...
Many do not realize that DECS is tuition-free*. Our Schools are free to all students throughout the community regardless of their school district and educational needs. We serve children from kindergarten through eighth grade.

A LONGER SCHOOL DAY FOR BETTER EDUCATION...
DECS offers a longer school day. Every day students spend more time on the basics. For example, 90 minutes on reading and 60 minutes on math in the K-5 schools. More time is spent on small group participation. There's more time with hands-on science, language and arts. Students at DECS receive the opportunity to be given more individualized instruction!

*(Students must reside in Minnesota)

Authorizer Update

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has issued a statement of denial related to the transfer of the Duluth Public Schools Academies to Novation Educational Opportunities (NEO) as our Authorizer. The denial was related to a discrepancy in the number of schools they proposed to authorize. Northwood Children's Services will continue to be our Sponsor through 6/30/12 or until the NEO transfer is approved.