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Columbia Secondary School

New York, New York · Grades 6 to 12 · New York City Geographic District # 5

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About Columbia Secondary School

Columbia Secondary School serves grades 6 through 12 as a public school in New York, New York. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 714 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in New York. With about 57.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.5 students per teacher. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Within 5 miles there are 757 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. New York City Geographic District # 5 runs 28 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	425 W 123rd St, New York, NY 10027
Phone	(212) 666-1278
School district	New York City Geographic District # 5
Grades	6 to 12
Students (2024-25)	714
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	57.1
Students per teacher	12.5
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, New York County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360008105944). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Columbia Secondary School serve?

Columbia Secondary School serves grades 6 through 12.

How many students attend Columbia Secondary School?

Columbia Secondary School reported 714 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Secondary School?

About 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 714 students and 57.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Columbia Secondary School a public or charter school?

Columbia Secondary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Columbia Secondary School in?

Columbia Secondary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 5. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-5/

Where is Columbia Secondary School located?

Columbia Secondary School is at 425 W 123rd St, New York, NY 10027. The phone number is (212) 666-1278.

How many other schools are near Columbia Secondary School?

There are 757 other schools within 5 miles of Columbia Secondary School in our directory.