Enrollment
156
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 270017303041 Charter school
Northwest Passage High School — Coon Rapids, MN
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Passage High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 53
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Northwest Passage High School · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Passage High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northwest Passage High School reports 156 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% below the Minnesota average and 33% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 79.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Northwest Passage High School spends $20,321 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.9% from local sources (property taxes), 91.9% from the state, and 7.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northwest Passage High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 19% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 39% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 19% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 26% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
79.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,321
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 156 Top 39% in Minnesota — larger than 61% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.8% -19% vs state
NCES ID 270017303041
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Two or More 13.5%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 79.5%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Passage High School, which includes Northwest Passage High School.
$20,321
Per student
-4%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.9%
State 91.9%
Federal 7.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest Passage High School
How many students attend Northwest Passage High School?
Northwest Passage High School has 156 students enrolled. It is a high school in COON RAPIDS, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Passage High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Passage High School is 11.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Passage High School?
34.8% of students at Northwest Passage High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Passage High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Passage High School is White at 61.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in COON RAPIDS, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Passage High School?
Northwest Passage High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.