Columbia Academy

900 49TH AVE NE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421

www.colheights.k12.mn.us/

719 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Columbia Academy is a public middle school located in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Columbia Heights Public Schools district, the academy focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by emphasizing college and career readiness alongside essential life skills.

The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs, which encourage students to engage with their peers and explore new interests outside of the traditional classroom. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards and incorporating technology-enhanced learning, Columbia Academy aims to address the individual needs of its student body while promoting a culture of community, responsibility, and academic excellence within the Columbia Heights area.

719

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	395
Black	177
Asian	22
Two or More	38
American Indian	4

Hispanic
395 (54.9%)
Black
177 (24.6%)
White
83 (11.5%)
Two or More
38 (5.3%)
Asian
22 (3.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)528-4701
Website:	http://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	461
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* 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 6 230

Grade 7 237

Grade 8 252