Columbia Academy vs Columbia Heights Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 746 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Academy
Columbia Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
Columbia Heights Senior High
Columbia Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,141 students
| Measure | Columbia Academy Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Columbia Heights Senior High Columbia Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 266 | #390 of 433 |
| National rank | #12649 of 15,369 | #13244 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 719 | 1,141 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 1,141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 30% |
| city | Columbia Heights | Columbia Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Heights Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 26.1).
- •Columbia Heights Senior High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •Columbia Heights Senior High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Columbia Heights Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 78.7%).
- •Columbia Academy does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.3).
- •Columbia Heights Senior High is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 719.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia Academy better than Columbia Heights Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Heights Senior High ranks higher (30.4 vs 26.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbia Academy and Columbia Heights Senior High?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and Columbia Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Academy: 719. Columbia Heights Senior High: 1,141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Academy and Columbia Heights Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Columbia Academy is 243rd of 266 and Columbia Heights Senior High is 390th of 433 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).