Christopher Columbus High School

Christopher Columbus High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
3000 SW 87th Ave,  Miami, FL
4.6
3.5
1,740 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Br. Michael Brady, Fms, Principal/br. Kevin Handibode, Fms, President
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$17,200
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
30
Science
28
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Hispanic
84.7%
White
10.7%
Black
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best HS For Athletes in Florida
#3 Best All Boys Schools in Florida
#8 Best Catholic Schools in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida International University 663 Students
University of Florida 638 Students
Florida State University 590 Students
University of Miami 535 Students
University of Central Florida 395 Students
University of South Florida 208 Students
Miami Dade College 205 Students
Florida Atlantic University 123 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University 104 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 99 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 327 Students
Finance 173 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 105 Students
Biology 102 Students
Accounting 88 Students
Engineering 74 Students
Computer Science 63 Students
Economics 62 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 58 Students
Political Science and Government 53 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 727 Reviews
5.0 Alum
3/22/2024
Coupling career readiness, student involvement, and its vast professional network, Christopher Columbus High School provides the best high school experience any young person can ask for.
4.0 Senior
4/3/2023
I like it because it achieves a sense of brotherhood and it's academics has something for everyone on every level from College prep to the Mas Program.
5.0 Senior
11/15/2022
The teachers and staff and everyone around the school cares about you. There is a feeling of bother-hood around the school with all the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 17 Reviews
5.0 other
11/8/2023
This school is amazing! It was simply perfect for my son in all ways. Very supportive, great academics, more activities that you can count, there is literally something for every student. The athletics are top level. There was no better school for my son. I highly, highly recommend scheduling a visi...
5.0 parent
11/16/2022
My son has attended Columbus for 4 years. He is now a senior. The professors are great as well as the administration. I am writing this review since reading the negative reviews left before. I have many friends and acquaintances that have had their children attend as well. I do believe they are rece...
4.0 parent
10/24/2022
I am surprised to read all the negative reviews here. Most of them are related to athletics. My son is not on any teams at school so I can only speak for the academics. My son assured me that he couldn’t have picked a better school for HS. He’s in the MÁS program and most recently the Scholars. It’s...
1.0 other
1/20/2021
This school is a haven for bullies, it goes out of its way to protect bullies from punishment, especially if the bully is also an athlete. I was bullied constantly during my four years of hell at that school, even some of the teachers joined in on the bullying. When I complained to administrators I...

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Christopher Columbus High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 3000 SW 87th Ave in Miami, in the Westchester neighborhood. Annual tuition is $17,200. The school has a total enrollment of 1,740 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Christopher Columbus High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $792,560. Discover additional schools in the area, like St Brendan Catholic High School, Florida Christian School, Gulliver Preparatory School - Miller Drive Campus, and more. Learn more about what Miami has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Christopher Columbus High School.

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