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.
Check out the award winning video produced by students who competed in the 2016 MAAP STARS competition.
Interested in learning more about NWPHS and project based learning? We are hosting a informational meeting for interested parents and current 8th grade students on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 6:30 pm. Please call and reserve a spot 763-862-9223. These meetings are for any students and parents interested in finding out more about our school for the 2019-2020 school year.
Please join us for: Food, Raffle, Silent Auction, Flowers, Student Projects!!! All funds raised will benefit the Northwest Passage Expedition Fund for students to explore their world.
Interested in learning more about NWPHS and project based learning? We are hosting a informational meeting for interested parents and students on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 6:30 pm. Please call and reserve a spot 763-862-9223. These meetings are for any students and parents interested in finding out more about our school for the 2019-2020 school year.
Something pretty amazing happened last Friday. Something that many in education circles don’t think is possible. Something that flies in the face of the narrative that some are trying to tell. Last Friday educators from traditional district schools, public charter schools, private schools and higher education all came together to share ideas, best practices and… Read More
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
“Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind and fills your life with stories to tell.” ~ Paula Bendfeldt As we quickly approach the 6th annual Explore Your World Silent Auction and Fundraiser I want to highlight one of our students and how expeditions have been central to her development as a student, a leader and… 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
