Serving 690 students in grades 6-12, Columbia Secondary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Columbia Secondary School's student population of 690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia Secondary School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Secondary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#310 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
35%
29%
Black
22%
16%
White
27%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Secondary School's ranking?
Columbia Secondary School is ranked #310 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Columbia Secondary School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Columbia Secondary School?
690 students attend Columbia Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Columbia Secondary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Secondary School?
Columbia Secondary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Columbia Secondary School offer ?
Columbia Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Secondary School part of?
Columbia Secondary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2018
Awesome school. The teachers and faculty are amazing!! There is lots of homework. High School Students have the opportunity to attend Columbia University for free.The school has a relationship with Columbia University which provides all kind of opportunities from one on one tutoring and mentoring. If you can get in then highly recommend the school. You student should be prepared to study.
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