Our curriculum combines advisory, inquiry-driven project-based learning, interdisciplinary seminars and expeditions. We strive to teach students to become independent learners with the skills to be successful in the 21st century. Northwest Passage High School, Charter School District 4049, is a public charter school, authorized by Bethel University, located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
Our usual monthly Info Nights are canceled until further notice, but we are happy to bring you this on-demand video of the Info Night presentation.
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Enrollment Update:
We are now enrolling for the 2020-2021 School Year! For more information on enrollment, wait list, and lottery system, please follow the link provided here or on the Contact Us page.
There is an epidemic running rampant through the suburban and urban high schools of America. It is called the 9th Grade Shock. 9th Grade Shock, sometimes known as the 9th Grade Bulge, is attributing to: decreases in student grade point averages course failure students being held back higher than normal drop out rates 9th… Read More
Check out Peter’s latest Facebook video for more on your options for Fall 2020.
NWPHS was more than a school for me, it was a safe haven. I started my junior year, and was new to the area, so my anxiety was at an all time high. Walking into the school I expected the worst, but was greeted with a cheerful teacher, with sassy glasses and tattoos. My fear… Read More
Today’s Why NWPHS Post comes from Caroline, whose son Bennett completed his 9th grade year in the Headwaters program in 2019-20. School expeditions were canceled this summer, but we were happy to see that Bennett got out to adventure on the Superior Hiking Trail with his family. “Brandi, my son’s advisor was amazing. She was… Read More
Authorized by Bethel University 3900 Bethel Drive St. Paul, MN 55442-6999
We partner with other organizations within our community to expand the learning experiences of our students
