COLUMBIA HEIGHTS EC

Columbia Heights EC is a Title I public high school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 1,240 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 104 teachers, Columbia Heights EC has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Columbia Heights Education Campus (CHEC) is a public secondary school located in the Mount Pleasant/Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is unique for its "dual-language" model, which provides instruction in both English and Spanish. This approach reflects the school’s diverse student body and its commitment to fostering cross-cultural communication and academic proficiency in two languages.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to arts and robotics. CHEC is designed to support students through their entire middle and high school journey, emphasizing a "community school" philosophy that seeks to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world student needs. By prioritizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, CHEC aims to prepare its graduates for success in college and various professional pathways.

For more information, contact Columbia Heights EC at (202) 939-7700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.