COLUMBIA ACADEMY
COLUMBIA ACADEMY is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Columbia Heights Public School Dist school district, located in COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN with about 791 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 43 teachers, COLUMBIA ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 ACADEMY is a public middle school located in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Columbia Heights Public Schools district, the academy focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by emphasizing college and career readiness alongside essential life skills.
The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs, which encourage students to engage with their peers and explore new interests outside of the traditional classroom. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards and incorporating technology-enhanced learning, COLUMBIA ACADEMY aims to address the individual needs of its student body while promoting a culture of community, responsibility, and academic excellence within the Columbia Heights area.
For more information, contact COLUMBIA ACADEMY at (763) 528-4701 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421-1710
(763) 528-4701
http://www.colheights.k12.mn.us
COLUMBIA ACADEMY is a public Title I school in COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN with about 791 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Columbia Heights Public School Dist
- Total Students:
- 791
- Teachers:
- 43.19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 791 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 35.3%
- Black or African American
- 34.9%
- White
- 16.8%
- Two or more races
- 7.3%
- Asian
- 3.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.8%
- 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.