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
3.19
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.19
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
500
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 313 Students
University of Georgia 158 Students
Albany State University 152 Students
Kennesaw State University 137 Students
Georgia Southern University 126 Students
Clark Atlanta University 123 Students
Emory University 106 Students
Savannah State University 102 Students
University of West Georgia 99 Students
Valdosta State University 91 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 92 Students
Business 77 Students
Biology 69 Students
Psychology 49 Students
Computer Science 42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 22 Students
Real Estate 21 Students
Small Business Management 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 206 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/25/2022
It was too easy for me personally, I would've liked more of a challenge. Also I wasn't able to play tennis because I was informed that we didn't have a team.
4.0 Junior
6/2/2022
not a bad school, like every school it has its moments of idiocy but more or less is a very productive place of teaching and learning .
3.0 Alum
6/2/2022
This school isn't the worst, but to say it's the best would be an exaggeration. Personally, it wasn't terrible. But the environment is definitely something. Pretty much the only way to have a decent experience is to mind your own business and keep to yourself and your friends.
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GreatSchools Reviews
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. 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 3.19, 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 $830,363. 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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