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Columbia Secondary School

New York, NY
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

252 tested · 98% of students

84% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 82% did.

  • Level 455%
  • Level 329%
  • Level 212%
  • Level 15%

Math

251 tested · 97% of students

82% scored proficient.

  • Level 439%
  • Level 335%
  • Level 210%
  • Level 18%

Science

80 tested · 94% of students

81% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 85% did.

  • Level 416%
  • Level 339%
  • Level 210%
  • Level 19%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled690719
Assault20
Harassment, bullying, discrimination1518
Cyberbullying63
Drugs11
Alcohol01
Other threats10

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, weapons possession, bomb threat, false alarm.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools

High School

Taking Advanced Courses76%
Attendance Rate94%
Teacher Attendance98%
Experienced Teachers66%

Middle

Attendance Rate97%
Teacher Attendance98%
Experienced Teachers66%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

High School

ScreenedAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

19.0

Applicants

1,684

Seats

88

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

4.0

Applicants

85

Seats

24

Middle School

ScreenedAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

5.0

Applicants

337

Seats

74

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

2.0

Applicants

47

Seats

22

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
HOYT TRANSPORTATION CORP.LEESEL TRANSPORTATION CORPNYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICESPRIDE TRANSPORTATIONQUALITY TRANSPORTATION CORP.SNT BUS INC
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

718 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino35.8%
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White27.2%
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Black or African American20.6%
x
Asian10.9%
x
Two or More Races4.7%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.4%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.4%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses19

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A,

Languages1

Spanish

Arts5

Drawing, Acting, Music History, Art History,

Sports6

Basketball (Boys/Girls), Cross Country (Boys/Girls), Golf (Coed), Rugby (Boys/Girls),

Clubs and Activities1

Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Public school directory

NCES ID 360008105944

District
New York City Geographic District # 5
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
718 students
Teachers (FTE)
55.5

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