Blaine High School vs Northwest Passage High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blaine High School
Blaine · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,157 students
Northwest Passage High School
Coon Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
156 students
| Measure | Blaine High School Blaine, Minnesota | Northwest Passage High School Coon Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 433 | #360 of 433 |
| National rank | #4894 of 16,910 | #11326 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,157 | 156 |
| Enrollment | 3,157 | 156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 10% |
| city | Blaine | Coon Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blaine High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 38.5).
- •Blaine High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 10%).
- •Blaine High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49.5%).
- •Blaine High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 47.4%).
- •Northwest Passage High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 20.5).
- •Blaine High School is the larger school with 3,157 students compared with 156.
- •Blaine High School is a public school while Northwest Passage High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blaine High School better than Northwest Passage High School?
On the Success Index (US), Blaine High School ranks higher (63.5 vs 38.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blaine High School and Northwest Passage High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Blaine and Coon Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blaine High School: 3,157. Northwest Passage High School: 156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blaine High School and Northwest Passage High School rank in Minnesota?
Blaine High School is 147th of 433 and Northwest Passage High School is 360th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).