Northwest Passage High School vs Paladin Career and Tech High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Passage High School
Coon Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
156 students
Paladin Career and Tech High School
Coon Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
257 students
| Measure | Northwest Passage High School Coon Rapids, Minnesota | Paladin Career and Tech High School Coon Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 433 | #427 of 433 |
| National rank | #11326 of 16,910 | #16231 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 156 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 10% |
| city | Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Passage High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 13.9).
- •Northwest Passage High School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 10%).
- •Northwest Passage High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 61.9%).
- •Northwest Passage High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 23.4).
- •Paladin Career and Tech High School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 156.
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 Northwest Passage High School better than Paladin Career and Tech High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Passage High School ranks higher (38.5 vs 13.9 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 Northwest Passage High School and Paladin Career and Tech High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Coon Rapids and Coon Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Passage High School: 156. Paladin Career and Tech High School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Passage High School and Paladin Career and Tech High School rank in Minnesota?
Northwest Passage High School is 360th of 433 and Paladin Career and Tech High School is 427th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).