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Columbia Secondary School

425 W 123rd St
New York, NY 10027
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 718 students in grades 6-12, Columbia Secondary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Columbia Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Columbia Secondary School's student population of 718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
718 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Columbia Secondary School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Secondary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#310 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Columbia Secondary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Columbia Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Columbia Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Columbia Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Columbia Secondary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Columbia Secondary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
11%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Columbia Secondary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
36%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Columbia Secondary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Columbia Secondary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Columbia Secondary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Columbia Secondary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Columbia Secondary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Columbia Secondary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Columbia Secondary School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Columbia Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Columbia Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Secondary School's ranking?
Columbia Secondary School is ranked #310 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Columbia Secondary School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Columbia Secondary School?
718 students attend Columbia Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Columbia Secondary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Secondary School?
Columbia Secondary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Columbia Secondary School offer ?
Columbia Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Secondary School part of?
Columbia Secondary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.

School Reviews
5   11/2/2018
Awesome school. The teachers and faculty are amazing!! There is lots of homework. High School Students have the opportunity to attend Columbia University for free.The school has a relationship with Columbia University which provides all kind of opportunities from one on one tutoring and mentoring. If you can get in then highly recommend the school. You student should be prepared to study.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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