DBN | 05M362 • insideschools.org • School Finder • 2017 School Performance Dashboard |
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Overview Paragraph | Columbia Secondary School (CSS) is a school serving grades six through twelve which specializes in academically talented students who have an interest in a selective and demanding program focusing on math, science, and engineering. CSS immerses students in science and math as a way of making sense of the world. Learning experiences focus on active exploration of major concepts, ideas, and theories that respond to lifeÂ’s big questions. Our students become aware of their responsibilities to their communities and to the world. At CSS, students engage in their own explorations so that they may experience the excitement of discovery. |
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Offer Rate |
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Requirements |
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Methods | Screened |
Seats 9th Grade GE | 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
Grade 9 GE Applicants | 2211 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat | 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
Grade 9 GE Filled | Y |
Seats 9th Grade SWD | 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
Grade 9 SWD Applicants | 144 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat | 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
Grade 9 SWD Filled | Y |
Seats Specialized | 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
Applicants Specialized | 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
App per Seat Specialized | 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
Location | 425 West 123rd Street, Manhattan NY 10027 (40.810793, -73.955722) |
Subway | 1, A, B, C, D to 125th St |
Website | www.columbiasecondary.org |
Graduation Rate | 98.8% |
Pct Stu Enough Variety | 84.0% |
College Career Rate | 82.6% |
Pct Stu Safe | 93.0% |
Specialized | No |
Total Students | 667 |
Attendance Rate | 96.0% |
SAT Takers | 0 |
SAT Reading | 561 |
SAT Math | 583 |
SAT Writing | 546 |
Total Enrollment | 377 |
Female | 51.0% (194) |
Male | 48.5% (183) |
White | 17.8% (67) |
Asian | 0.0% (0) |
Black | 19.4% (73) |
Hispanic | 49.3% (186) |
Other | 0.0% (0) |
Academic Opportunities |
CTE program(s) in: Scientific Research and Engineering Students take Philosophy, Engineering, Spanish, Creative Arts and an Elective; Math, Science and Engineering program Humanities sequence includes Philosophy coursework; Electives in the Sciences and Creative arts Focus on sustainability and community service; Access to Columbia University facilities and may participate in early college study on campus |
Advanced Placement Courses | AP Biology, AP English, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP US History |
Bus | Bx15, M10, M100, M101, M104, M11, M116, M2, M3, M4, M5, M60-SBS, M7 |
Addtl Info1 | Extended Day Program; Uniform |
Extracurricular Activities | Model UN, Architecture, Architectural Design, Book Circles, Chess, Cooking, Robotics, Film, Gardening, Journalism, Musical Theater, Latin Dance, Math Bowl, Math Problem Solving, Moot Court, Multimedia Design, Neuroscience, Photography, Green Team, Urban Ecology, Contrariwise Philosophy Journal, Gay-Straight Student Alliance Student Government, Studio Art, Science Bowl, Webpage; Students serve on the Borough Advisory Council |
School Sports | Co-ed Fitness Program: Basketball, Biking, Capoeira, Hiking/Camping, Jogging, Yoga, and Soccer. |
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Audition Information | |
Boro | M |
School 10th Seats | |
ELL Programs | English as a New Language |
Language Classes | Bengali, German, Italian, Latin, Spanish |
Diploma Endorsements | Math, Science |
Neighborhood | Morningside Heights |
Shared Space | Yes |
Campus Name | |
Building Code | M125 |
Phone Number | 212-666-1278 |
Fax Number | 212-666-3805 |
School Email | roxanabosch@columbiasecondary.org |
Grades 2018 | 12-Jun |
Final Grades | 12-Jun |
Start Time | 8am |
End Time | 3:20pm |
Psal Sports Boys | Basketball, Rugby, Soccer |
Psal Sports Girls | Basketball, Cross Country, Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball |
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Geo Eligibility | |
School Accessibility Description | 1 |
Codes | A15A |
Seats 10 | No |
Primary Address Line 1 | 425 West 123rd Street |
City | Manhattan |
State Code | NY |
Lat | 40.811 |
Lng | -73.956 |
Zip | 10,027 |
# Grade 9 | 101 |
# Grade 10 | 100 |
# Grade 11 | 96 |
# Grade 12 | 80 |
ELA Takers | 98 |
ELA Level 1 | 0.0% (0) |
ELA Level 2 | 0.0% (0) |
ELA Level 3 | 44.9% (44) |
ELA Level 4 | 28.6% (28) |
ELA Level 3+4 | 73.5% (72) |
Math Takers | 16 |
Math Level 1 | 50.0% (8) |
Math Level 2 | 0.0% (0) |
Math Level 3 | 0.0% (0) |
Math Level 4 | 0.0% (0) |
Math Level 3+4 | 37.5% (6) |