Columbia Heights Senior High

1400 49TH AVE NE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421

www.colheights.k12.mn.us/

1,141 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Columbia Heights Senior High (CHHS), located in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, serves students in grades 9 through 12 within the Columbia Heights Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that balances core curriculum requirements with a variety of elective opportunities. With a diverse student body, the school emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, military service, or entering the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, CHHS offers a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These programs are designed to foster leadership, teamwork, and school spirit, helping students develop well-rounded skill sets. By utilizing community partnerships and a dedicated staff, Columbia Heights Senior High focuses on the holistic development of each student, aiming to nurture both their academic potential and their growth as active, responsible citizens.

1,141

Total Students

59.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Heights Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	578
Black	346
Asian	31
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
578 (50.7%)
Black
346 (30.3%)
White
135 (11.8%)
Two or More
48 (4.2%)
Asian
31 (2.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Columbia Heights Public School Dist
Phone:	(763)528-4605
Website:	http://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	674
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	150

* 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 9 316

Grade 10 250

Grade 11 307

Grade 12 268