Serving 137 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Passage High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Passage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Northwest Passage High School's student population of 137 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northwest Passage High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Passage High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
6%
12%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Passage High School's ranking?
Northwest Passage High School is ranked #652 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% 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?
137 students attend Northwest Passage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Northwest Passage High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Passage High School?
Northwest Passage High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
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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