COLUMBIA SECONDARY SCHOOL
COLUMBIA SECONDARY SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 703 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, COLUMBIA SECONDARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 SECONDARY SCHOOL (CSS) is a unique public 6–12 institution located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Established as a partnership between the New York City Department of Education and Columbia University, the school is designed to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education to a diverse student body drawn from all five boroughs. Its curriculum emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, with a strong focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as a heavy integration of the humanities.
The school is notable for its close ties to Columbia University, which offers students access to university resources, including guest lectures, research opportunities, and collaborations with faculty. CSS places a high value on inquiry-based learning and critical thinking, encouraging students to engage with complex global issues. With a mission to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond, the school cultivates a scholarly environment that blends the structure of a traditional secondary education with the intellectual intensity and cultural opportunities of a major research university.
For more information, contact COLUMBIA SECONDARY SCHOOL at (212) 666-1278 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEW YORK, NY 10027
(212) 666-1278
http://www.columbiasecondary.org
COLUMBIA SECONDARY SCHOOL is a public school in NEW YORK, NY with about 703 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5
- Total Students:
- 703
- Teachers:
- 47.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 703 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.1%
- Black or African American
- 23.3%
- White
- 22.6%
- Asian
- 9.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.