Columbia High School

Columbia High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2106 Columbia Dr,  Decatur, GA
Chandler Neighborhood
Dekalb County Schools
3.3
2.2
898 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Derrica Boochee-davis
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
23%
Average GPA
3.2
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.2
Reading Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
470
Verbal
500
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
7.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
1
College Readiness
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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%
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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
University of Georgia 164 Students
Albany State University 152 Students
Georgia Southern University 131 Students
Kennesaw State University 126 Students
Clark Atlanta University 126 Students
Emory University 107 Students
University of West Georgia 105 Students
Savannah State University 103 Students
Valdosta State University 101 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 85 Students
Business 78 Students
Biology 70 Students
Psychology 55 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 22 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 22 Students
Small Business Management 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 203 Reviews
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.
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
5/22/2020
Columbia High School is a great school for maintaining involvement between students and teachers. I had a great time there and the new programs being implemented are amazing and even more helpful for students to be ready for life and college.
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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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