Columbia Heights Public School Dist School District
School District · Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
10
3 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,617
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
10
3 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,617
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#302 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,617
+$1,009 vs Minnesota median
District size
3,420 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
About Columbia Heights Public School Dist
Columbia Heights Public School Dist is a Columbia Heights, Minnesota school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 3,420 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $15,617 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Columbia Heights Public School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Early Childhood, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Columbia Heights Public School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 18.9% and ELA proficiency of 28.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Columbia Heights Public School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Columbia Heights Public School Dist with test data.
Schools in Columbia Heights Public School Dist
10 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Columbia Heights
- Total Enrollment
- 3,420
- Teachers (FTE)
- 209
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Columbia Heights Public School Dist?
Columbia Heights Public School Dist has 10 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Columbia Heights Public School Dist?
The average composite rating for Columbia Heights Public School Dist is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Columbia Heights Public School Dist?
Columbia Heights Public School Dist spends $15,617 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Columbia Heights Public School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Columbia Heights Public School Dist is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Columbia Heights Public School Dist?
Early Childhood is the highest-rated school in Columbia Heights Public School Dist with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Columbia Heights Public School Dist?
Across schools in Columbia Heights Public School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Columbia Heights Public School Dist compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Columbia Heights Public School Dist has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MN
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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