Columbia Academy

8 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Based on the available public information, here is a summary of Columbia Academy:

Columbia Academy is a public alternative school located in Corning, California, serving students in grades 7 through 12. Operating under the jurisdiction of the Corning Union High School District, the school is designed to provide an alternative educational path for students who may benefit from a smaller, more personalized learning environment than what is offered at a traditional comprehensive high school. The academy focuses on credit recovery, academic support, and fostering a supportive atmosphere to help students stay on track toward graduation.

The school emphasizes a structured yet flexible approach to education, aiming to address the diverse needs of its student body through individualized instruction. By maintaining a smaller campus setting, Columbia Academy seeks to build stronger relationships between staff and students, helping to improve student engagement and overall academic outcomes. It serves as a vital resource within the Corning community for those looking for a different approach to completing their secondary education requirements.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	5

Hispanic
5 (62.5%)
White
3 (37.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Corning Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)824-7797
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 1

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 3