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.
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