Columbia Heights Transition Program serves 11 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Heights Transition Program's student population of 11 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbia Heights Transition Program is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
64%
12%
Black
18%
12%
White
18%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Columbia Heights Transition Program?
11 students attend Columbia Heights Transition Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Columbia Heights Transition Program students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 18% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Heights Transition Program?
Columbia Heights Transition Program has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbia Heights Transition Program offer ?
Columbia Heights Transition Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Heights Transition Program part of?
Columbia Heights Transition Program is part of Columbia Heights Public School District.
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