Columbia High School

Columbia High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2106 Columbia Dr,  Decatur, GA
Dekalb County Schools
3.4
2.2
909 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Derrica Boochee-davis
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
23%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
72%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.21
Reading Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
460
Verbal
490
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
7.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
1
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
320:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Black
93.2%
Hispanic
3.9%
White
1.1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 321 Students
Albany State University 162 Students
University of Georgia 158 Students
Kennesaw State University 150 Students
Georgia Southern University 131 Students
Clark Atlanta University 131 Students
Emory University 109 Students
Savannah State University 109 Students
University of West Georgia 102 Students
Valdosta State University 95 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 91 Students
Business 75 Students
Biology 69 Students
Psychology 53 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 23 Students
Real Estate 22 Students
Small Business Management 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 208 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/6/2025
I have had a great experience at Columbia High School. The school's preparation for seniors going to the next level is phenomenal. One downside the school has however is it's funds, which can sometimes be observed in the food or school activities but they make up for it with their outstanding academic facilities.
4.0 Senior
12/12/2023
I have been attending Columbia High School since I was in the 9th Grade in 2020 and we were completely virtual . Columbia is a great school we have good students, teachers and factually. Columbia has this overall feeling of a big family but our school is really outdated. There are so many resources and other things we are in need of . For example our school could really use updated computers . We have the spaces for them but most of the computers do not work. We could also use funding for resources such as books. Our school is impoverished and could be great if only they had the funding.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
I really like Columbia High School. You going to met new friends and teacher that will help you out.
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2.2 8 Reviews
1.0 teacher
1/22/2024
The principal and most of the staff are horrible. This school is filled with messy adults who do not really care about kids. The principal allows the most messy people to have leadership roles which is bringing the schools climate down even more. Do not apply for a job here or send your child here f...
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5.0 student
8/5/2023
I love this school so much & they give out a lot of great opportunities like the upward bound program & more !
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1.0 student
11/25/2018
Horrible. The staffs treat students like prisoners. Only about 5% of all students are actually good people. AP classes are overcrowded with broken chairs, yet filled with troublemakers and underachievers.
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1.0 other
8/3/2018
It was a terrible experience good thing i left there are only a few good kids there
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Columbia High School

Columbia High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Decatur, GA, in the Candler-McAfee neighborhood, and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 909 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 23% are proficient in reading. Columbia High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.21, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 960 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $824,537. Discover additional schools in the area, like Towers High School, Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center, DeKalb School of the Arts, and more. Learn more about what Decatur has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Columbia High School.

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