Columbia Heights Transition Program serves 13 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Heights Transition Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbia Heights Transition Program's student population of 13 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbia Heights Transition Program is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
62%
12%
Black
23%
12%
White
15%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Columbia Heights Transition Program?
13 students attend Columbia Heights Transition Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Columbia Heights Transition Program students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 15% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Heights Transition Program?
Columbia Heights Transition Program has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbia Heights Transition Program offer ?
Columbia Heights Transition Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Heights Transition Program part of?
Columbia Heights Transition Program is part of Columbia Heights Public School District.
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