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Columbia High School
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  • Public
  • MAPLEWOOD, NJ
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Public School
South Orange-Maplewood School District

Columbia High School

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A minus
    2. Diversity
      grade A
    3. Teachers
      grade B+
    4. College Prep
      grade A minus
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade B minus
    6. Administration
      grade C minus
    7. Sports
      grade B+
    8. Food
      grade C+
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade D+

    Columbia High School is a highly rated, public school located in MAPLEWOOD, NJ. It has 1,949 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 68% in reading.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    68%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    42%
    Average Graduation Rate
    91%
    Average SAT
    1250
    892 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    210 responses
    AP Enrollment
    41%

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    Living in the Area

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade C+
    2. Good for Families
      grade A+
    3. Housing
      grade B
    Median Household Income
    $156,477
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,884
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $566,300
    National
    $244,900

    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,949
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    18%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    13:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $72,325
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    2.7%
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    grade B minus
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $19,072 / year
    National
    $12,239
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