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Northwest Passage High School
High School · Northwest Passage High School · Coon Rapids, MN
A charter high school in Coon Rapids, MN where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11345 ROBINSON DR NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northwest Passage High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwest Passage High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,862/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coon Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,213
Median home value
$274,500
Median rent
$1,345/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass OnlineEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Compass-bell CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Coon Rapids High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 2,147 | Compare → |
| River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo JacobEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 165 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Northwest Passage High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,440NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Northwest Passage High School is listed in NORTHWEST PASSAGE HIGH SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Passage High School
Northwest Passage High School is a public high school in Coon Rapids, MN, part of Northwest Passage High School, serving approximately 149 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,407 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Passage High School
What grades does Northwest Passage High School serve?
Northwest Passage High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northwest Passage High School?
Northwest Passage High School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Passage High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Passage High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Passage High School rank in MN?
Northwest Passage High School ranks #1,407 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Northwest Passage High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Passage High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Northwest Passage High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Passage High School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northwest Passage High School a charter school?
Yes, Northwest Passage High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Northwest Passage High School a Title I school?
No, Northwest Passage High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Passage High School?
49.7% of students at Northwest Passage High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 149
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.2%
- Phone
- (763) 862-9223
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55433)
- 34,423
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55433; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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