Northwest Passage High School

Public, Charter 9-12

 11345 Robinson Dr NW
       Coon Rapids, MN  55433-3777


(763) 862-9223

District: Northwest Passage High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
415th of 478 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,936 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  141

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.0%
Hispanic:
8.5%
African American:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.2% Help


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Compare Details Northwest Passage High School ranks worse than 86.8% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.54. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Northwest Passage High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78%), Hispanic (8.5%), African American (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Passage High School is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Northwest Passage High School employs 12.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Passage High School is $14,936.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northwest Passage High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Passage High School 415th of 478 Minnesota public high schools. (See Northwest Passage High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Passage High School 395th of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwest Passage High School

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Rank History for all students at Northwest Passage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.68 415th 450 7.8%
2007 15.17 386th 463 16.6%
2008 6.91 430th 460 6.5%
2010 18.39 415th 540 23.1%
2011 14.60 431st 545 20.9%
2012 17.10 416th 539 22.8%
2013 28.12 384th 534 28.1%
2014 11.83 408th 483 15.5%
2015 22.53 396th 504 21.4%
2016 18.13 390th 489 20.2%
2017 12.01 407th 489 16.8%
2018 20.64 387th 494 21.7%
2019 31.40 364th 492 26.0%
2021 42.60 279th 428 34.8%
2022 32.22 346th 472 26.7%
2023 12.54 414th 476 13.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwest Passage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.22 10th 195 94.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwest Passage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.27 309th 374 17.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwest Passage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.83 363rd 395 8.1%
2019 24.44 328th 401 18.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwest Passage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.01 326th 398 18.1%
2019 29.30 325th 411 20.9%
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Rank History for White students at Northwest Passage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.06 383rd 414 7.5%
2019 15.87 364th 412 11.7%
2021 39.48 249th 364 31.6%
2022 18.09 358th 401 10.7%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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by a parent
Friday, November 19, 2010

Open Quote I have had 2 kids attend-one currently-with the most positive of results. These kids were not good candidates for the super large community high school, got lost in there system, were not receiving the help nor attention they needed to succeed. The smaller, experiential setting of NW Passage has been the answer for our family. Staff are very knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile to help their students and families. I would highly recommend anyone looking for alternatives to public education to look into experiential education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northwest Passage High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 80 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 84
2001 103 5 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 112
2002 160 5 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 170
2003 160 5 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 170
2004 150 6 3 2 6 n/a n/a 0 167
2005 140 18 9 4 5 n/a n/a 0 176
2006 107 28 15 6 3 n/a n/a 0 159
2007 108 16 11 4 5 n/a n/a 0 144
2008 119 12 3 3 10 n/a n/a 0 147
2009 168 15 4 4 11 n/a n/a 0 202
2010 164 11 0 3 14 n/a n/a 0 192
2011 139 14 0 6 2 0 18 0 179
2012 135 10 2 8 3 0 14 0 172
2013 108 6 1 4 0 0 12 0 131
2014 107 6 3 7 1 0 9 0 133
2015 120 3 2 8 2 0 21 0 156
2016 148 8 1 10 1 0 20 0 188
2017 149 4 1 8 0 0 16 0 178
2018 122 5 0 10 0 0 16 0 153
2019 117 10 0 8 0 0 18 0 153
2020 122 12 0 14 1 0 18 0 167
2021 119 11 1 13 3 0 13 0 160
2022 97 8 2 18 0 0 12 0 137
2023 110 11 1 12 1 0 6 0 141

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwest Passage High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 84 2.6 32.3 26.2
2001 112 4.5 24.9 22.3
2002 170 8.3 20.5 22.9
2003 170 8.3 20.5 22.9
2004 167 10.2 16.4 22.2
2005 176 10.5 16.8 17
2006 159 9.8 16.2 22
2007 144 8.9 16.2 19.4
2008 147 8.4 17.5 28.6
2009 202 10.8 18.7 23.8
2010 192 11.1 17.2 27.6
2011 179 10.1 17.6 44.7
2012 172 9.1 18.8 44.2
2013 131 9.4 13.8 47.3
2014 133 9.4 14.0 46.6
2015 156 9.0 17.3 35.9
2016 188 13.0 14.4 38.8
2017 178 12.8 13.8 35.4
2018 153 13.8 11.0 45.1
2019 153 11.5 13.2 36.6
2020 167 11.0 15.1 35.3
2021 160 11.2 14.1 32.5
2022 137 14.5 9.4 30.7
2023 141 12.7 11.0 48.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwest Passage High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 84 2.6 32.3 26.2
2001 112 4.5 24.9 22.3
2002 170 8.3 20.5 22.9
2003 170 8.3 20.5 22.9
2004 167 10.2 16.4 22.2
2005 176 10.5 16.8 17
2006 159 9.8 16.2 22
2007 144 8.9 16.2 19.4
2008 147 8.4 17.5 28.6
2009 202 10.8 18.7 23.8
2010 192 11.1 17.2 27.6
2011 179 10.1 17.6 44.7
2012 172 9.1 18.8 44.2
2013 131 9.4 13.8 47.3
2014 133 9.4 14.0 46.6
2015 156 9.0 17.3 35.9
2016 188 13.0 14.4 38.8
2017 178 12.8 13.8 35.4
2018 153 13.8 11.0 45.1
2019 153 11.5 13.2 36.6
2020 167 11.0 15.1 35.3
2021 160 11.2 14.1 32.5
2022 137 14.5 9.4 30.7
2023 141 12.7 11.0 48.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwest Passage High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,936

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest Passage High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 364th of 492 High schoolsRanks 414th of 476 High schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Northwest Passage High School)55.633.3
 22.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Northwest Passage High School)55.633.3
 22.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Northwest Passage High School)00
   11th Grade Math (Northwest Passage High School)00
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students153141
 7.8%
African American1011
 10%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic812
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White117110
 6%
Two or More Races186
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.6%48.2%
 11.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 141 students attended Northwest Passage High School.

Students at Northwest Passage High School are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Northwest Passage High School ranks in the bottom 13.2% of Minnesota high schools.


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