Columbia Heights Public School Dist School District
School District · Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
10
3 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
3,420
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
10
3 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
3,420
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Evaluating Columbia Heights Public School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Columbia Heights Public School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Columbia Heights Senior High
Columbia Heights · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Columbia Academy
Columbia Heights · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Highland Elementary
Columbia Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#382 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,617
+$1,009 vs Minnesota median
District size
3,420 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Columbia Heights Public School Dist ranks #382 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Columbia Heights Public School Dist's schools with real test data average 4.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Columbia Heights Senior High (5.8/10), Columbia Academy (4.6/10), and Highland Elementary (3.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Columbia Heights Public School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia Heights Senior High | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Columbia Academy | 4.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Highland Elementary | 3.7 / 10 |
| 4 | North Park School for Innovation | 2.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Valley View Elementary | 2.8 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $15,617 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Columbia Heights Public School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Columbia Heights Senior High, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Columbia Heights Public School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 33.2% and ELA proficiency of 39.3%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools2
High Schools4
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Columbia Heights
- Total Enrollment
- 3,420
- Teachers (FTE)
- 209
- District spending per student
- $15,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Columbia Heights Public School Dist?
Columbia Heights Public School Dist's district-level spending was $15,617 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Columbia Heights Senior High is the highest-rated school in Columbia Heights Public School Dist with a composite score of 5.8/10.
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 33.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.3%. 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 4.3/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.3%
How we rate schools
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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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