Serving 149 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Passage High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest Passage High School's student population of 149 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northwest Passage High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Passage High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1472 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
71%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Passage High School's ranking?
Northwest Passage High School is ranked #1472 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Northwest Passage High School often compared to?
Northwest Passage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coon Rapids High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Passage High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest Passage High School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northwest Passage High School?
149 students attend Northwest Passage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Northwest Passage High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Passage High School?
Northwest Passage High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwest Passage High School offer ?
Northwest Passage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northwest Passage High School part of?
Northwest Passage High School is part of Northwest Passage High School District.
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