Northwest Passage High School

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Northwest Passage High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
11345 Robinson Dr NW,  Coon Rapids, MN
4.0
4.4
156 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Peter Wieczorek
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.19
Graduation Rate
54.5%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.19
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
89.5%
State Average
31.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
147:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.5%
Male
45.5%
White
61.5%
Two or more races
13.5%
Hispanic
10.9%
Black
10.9%
Native American
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Morris 4 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 3 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 3 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 3 Students
Winona State University 3 Students
Bemidji State University 3 Students
St. Catherine University 3 Students
Anoka Technical College 3 Students
Anoka-Ramsey Community College 2 Students
Metropolitan State University - Minnesota 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Anthropology 2 Students
Industrial and Product Design 2 Students
Computer Science 1 Students
Architecture 1 Students
Communications 1 Students
Cosmetology 1 Students
Creative Writing 1 Students
Art History 1 Students
Communication Disorders 1 Students
Community Health Services and Counseling 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/10/2018
I loved the set up of the school and how they let us do are own thing there as it was a project baced school it was a small school so I got to know the students and teachers very well
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/13/2026
I really really really wish I can give this school 100 out of 10 this school is the reason my son it’s graduating on time not just there because of the credit make up but because of the support my JC has had the best support from the school Anna is a angel sent from heaven. She’s so freaking amazing...
5.0 parent
11/9/2015
This is a great school, my 9th grader started here this year. I can already tell a huge difference between the public school and this charter school. I can't tell you enough how great the hands on, project based learning is and smaller classrooms. I wish more schools were like this, so many other st...
5.0 student
4/15/2014
Northwest Passage is a very hands on school, with field trips to amazing places to help students have flavorful and enriching learning experiences. I used these trips as opportunities to step outside of my comfort zone, going camping in winter, hiking the Porcupine Mountains and even traveling to Gu...
5.0 student
4/9/2014
I haven't been at north west passage all that long but I already love it much more than other schools because here I actually feel like I belong I don't feel just like another dollar for the teachers pocket. At my other school I felt like an outsider here at north west passage everyone I've met has...

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Northwest Passage High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 11345 Robinson Dr NW in Coon Rapids, in the Coon Rapids neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 156 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Northwest Passage High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.19, and the graduation rate is 54.5%. The average home value in this area is $347,314. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pathways, Anoka-Hennepin Regn Night School, Sandburg Regional High School, and more. Learn more about what Coon Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northwest Passage High School.

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