Columbia Heights Transition Program serves 10 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Heights Transition Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbia Heights Transition Program's student population of 10 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbia Heights Transition Program is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
30%
11%
Black
50%
12%
White
20%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Columbia Heights Transition Program?
10 students attend Columbia Heights Transition Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Columbia Heights Transition Program students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Heights Transition Program?
Columbia Heights Transition Program has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbia Heights Transition Program offer ?
Columbia Heights Transition Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Columbia Heights Transition Program part of?
Columbia Heights Transition Program is part of Columbia Heights Public School District.
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