Columbia Secondary School vs Kipp Star College Prep Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 46 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Secondary School
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
714 students
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School
New York · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
748 students
| Measure | Columbia Secondary School New York, New York | Kipp Star College Prep Charter School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,079 | #775 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #884 of 16,910 | #12814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 714 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 95% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 67.9).
- •Kipp Star College Prep Charter School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 90%).
- •Kipp Star College Prep Charter School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 93%).
- •Columbia Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 86.9%).
- •Columbia Secondary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.7).
- •Kipp Star College Prep Charter School is the larger school with 748 students compared with 714.
- •Columbia Secondary School is a public school while Kipp Star College Prep Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Secondary School better than Kipp Star College Prep Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Secondary School ranks higher (82.9 vs 67.9 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 Secondary School and Kipp Star College Prep Charter School?
About 46 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Secondary School: 714. Kipp Star College Prep Charter School: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Secondary School and Kipp Star College Prep Charter School rank in New York?
Columbia Secondary School is 328th of 1,079 and Kipp Star College Prep Charter School is 775th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).