Columbia Heights Public School District


Summary:

The Columbia Heights Public School District consists of 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools, serving students in the Columbia Heights area. The district as a whole is ranked 427 out of 463 in Minnesota and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in student performance and outcomes.

Among the standout schools in the district, Highland Elementary stands out with the highest proficiency rates in both math and reading across all grades compared to the other elementary schools. In contrast, the largest high school, Columbia Heights Senior High, while having a strong 90.9% four-year graduation rate, struggles with low academic performance, with only 13.93% of 11th graders proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 34.99%.

The district faces significant challenges, including high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.69% at North Park School for Innovation to 84.77% at Highland Elementary. The data also reveals wide disparities in academic performance between the schools, suggesting a need for the district to address equity and access issues to improve outcomes for all students.

District Detail

 1440 49th Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421-1992

 (763) 528-4500

SchoolDigger Rank:
427th of 463 Minnesota districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,420

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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