Columbus Catholic School

Columbus Catholic School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
3231 W 9th St,  Waterloo, IA
3.2
2.6
1,018 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
25
Average GPA
3.65
Annual Tuition
$6,290
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
14
Part Time Teachers
11
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
75%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
64%
Hispanic
15.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.3%
Black
4%
Two or more races
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 100 Students
University of Northern Iowa 76 Students
Iowa State University 63 Students
Hawkeye Community College 30 Students
Wartburg College 17 Students
Drake University 16 Students
Loras College 12 Students
Creighton University 8 Students
Kirkwood Community College 8 Students
Coe College 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 21 Students
Business 20 Students
Biology 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Nursing 12 Students
Marketing 11 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 9 Students
Chemistry 7 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 56 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/11/2024
Generally a good school. More of a focus on sports rather than academics. Many academic opportunities are lacking for students.
1.0 Alum
5/13/2024
As a 23' graduate, I happily can say how i do NOT miss anything about this school! They are HORRIBLE at communicating, the teachers can be RACIST at times.. the "principals" aren't ANY better either... Going to columbus was the worst 4 years of my entire life... They do not do anything about others bullying... yet they are big on anti-bullying! They are rude and don't care about anything besides money and what's best for THEIR STAFF!! They focus on all the wrong things.. such a dress code, tardiness, and if they have enough money to buy things for the school that aren't needed.. What they really need to focus on is the STUDENTS! They do a horrible job at making the students feel at home.. instead they feel like they are in a prison and that's not okay. Columbus overall needs to do better. I would never send my kids to a school where i know they won't be taken care of properly. Not only that, just driving past columbus now makes me hate the school even more because of how horrible they are.
1.0
5/13/2024
As a graduating senior I am horribly disappointed in how the school is run, and even as far as how prepared their events are. They're not keeping up with their students and their needs from the school. As a school board they have failed not just the parents and students but themselves. This school board is not fit to support any students, teachers, or parents.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/8/2021
I am a recent alumnus of Columbus Catholic High School (2016). They do a fantastic job of preparing their students for college while providing a communal environment that fosters success. I would highly recommend Waterloo Catholic to anyone (Catholic or not) who wants their kids to receive a good ed...
1.0 parent
2/9/2021
I graduated CHS almost 15 years ago. Once I got to college and met people from all over the country I really got a good perspective on what a poor high school experience I had. The good teachers had been there for decades, but the rest of the teaching staff were the rejects from the higher-paying pu...
1.0 parent
2/8/2021
The school board could care less about the open racism that occurs at Columbus.
1.0 other
4/16/2015
Honestly these people try but they rarely succeed. Some great kids but teachers need to help their students instead of sitting on their cell phone. Some kids here do really bad things. Which can make a good kid turn bad. I would not send my child. It would take lots of work to make this school decen...

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Columbus Catholic School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 3231 W 9th St in Waterloo, IA. Annual tuition is $6,290. The school has a total enrollment of 1,018 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Columbus Catholic School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B. The average GPA is 3.65. The average ACT score is 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cedar Ridge Christian School, West High School, Cedar Falls High School, and more. Learn more about what Waterloo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Columbus Catholic School.

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