Summary:
The Columbia Heights Public School District is home to 4 high schools that serve a diverse student population. While the schools share some common challenges, such as lower-than-average academic performance and high rates of students from low-income families, they also exhibit unique strengths and characteristics.
The largest high school in the district is Columbia Heights Senior High, which has a diverse student body but struggles with significantly lower proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science compared to the state average. In contrast, the smallest high school, Anchor, has a unique racial makeup and a very low student-teacher ratio of 8:1, suggesting a highly personalized learning environment.
Across the district, the high schools serve a significant population of students from low-income families, with 70% to 82.35% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic challenge may contribute to the academic performance gaps observed in the district. However, the diversity of the student population also presents opportunities for the district to develop targeted interventions and support to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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