Serving 158 students in grades 9-12, Christopher Columbus High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
46%
30%
Black
31%
15%
White
14%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)37%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Christopher Columbus High School?
The graduation rate of Christopher Columbus High School is 37%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend Christopher Columbus High School?
158 students attend Christopher Columbus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Christopher Columbus High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Christopher Columbus High School?
Christopher Columbus High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Christopher Columbus High School offer ?
Christopher Columbus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Christopher Columbus High School part of?
Christopher Columbus High School is part of New York City Geographic District #11.
