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Columbia Secondary School

DBN 05M362  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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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.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to continuing 8th graders
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 57% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • Course Grades: English (91-100), Math (91-100), Social Studies (90-100), Science (90-100)
    • Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (3.1-4.5), Math (3.8-4.5)
    • Attendance and Punctuality
    • Interview
    • Writing Sample
    • 57% of offers went to this group
    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.

    Programs
    • Columbia Secondary School
    Interests
    • Science & Math
    Eligibility
      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
        Psal Sports Coed
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        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)

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