Christopher Columbus High School (Closed 2015)

925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 158 students in grades 9-12, Christopher Columbus High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
158 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(13-14)
10-14%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Christopher Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
(13-14)
35-39%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Christopher Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Christopher Columbus High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Christopher Columbus High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Christopher Columbus High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
46%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Christopher Columbus High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
31%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Christopher Columbus High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Christopher Columbus High School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Christopher Columbus High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Christopher Columbus High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(13-14)
37%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Christopher Columbus High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Christopher Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Christopher Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Christopher Columbus High School?
The graduation rate of Christopher Columbus High School is 37%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend Christopher Columbus High School?
158 students attend Christopher Columbus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Christopher Columbus High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christopher Columbus High School?
Christopher Columbus High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Christopher Columbus High School offer ?
Christopher Columbus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Christopher Columbus High School part of?
Christopher Columbus High School is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.

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