Columbia Heights Transition Program serves 8 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Heights Transition Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbia Heights Transition Program's student population of 8 students has declined by 42% 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
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbia Heights Transition Program is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
50%
12%
White
25%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
56%
26%
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?
8 students attend Columbia Heights Transition Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Columbia Heights Transition Program students are Black, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Heights Transition Program?
Columbia Heights Transition Program has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbia Heights Transition Program offer ?
Columbia Heights Transition Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Columbia Heights Transition Program part of?
Columbia Heights Transition Program is part of Columbia Heights Public School Dist School District.
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