Christopher Columbus High School (Closed 2015)

925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 158 students in grades 9-12, 
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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
158 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(13-14)
10-14%
41%
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(13-14)
35-39%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Christopher Columbus High 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 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
46%
29%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Christopher Columbus High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
31%
16%
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White
14%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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(13-14)
37%
78%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Christopher Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Christopher Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 School District.

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