COLUMBIA SECONDARY SCHOOL Go back
425 W 123RD ST
NEW YORK, NY 10027
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Phone: 212-666-1278
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating: 10
  • Educational Climate: Average
  • Technology Measure: Not Reported
  • Type: Public
  • Grades: 6th Grade - 10th Grade
  • District: New York City Department Of Education
  • Students/Teacher: NOT REPORTED
  • Students/Grade: 75
  • Number Students: 375
  • Number Teachers: NOT REPORTED
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  • Expense/Pupil: $7,500.00 - 8,199.99
  • Poverty Level: 16 - 29.9 PERCENT
  • Number Computers: 0
  • Number PCs: 0
  • Number Macs: 0
  • Principal: Mr Gary Bester
  • CHARTER SCHOOL
  • GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
  • BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
  • COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
  • AYP SCHOOL
  • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
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School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (24 ratings)
Maximum Rating: 5




    School Reviews (21 Reviews)
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    Posted 2012-06-28
    "although the amount of differing opinions on CSS fit into a wide spectrum, that shouldn't stop anyone from looking at this school. CSS has gone through a lot in the past few years, the new principal has made a considerable amount of beneficial changes (such as making the high school feel more like a high school). Although it can be a bit unorganized from time to time, all the needs are met in the end. Furthermore, to say that the quality of teaching and amount of opportunities at this school are lacking is pretty obtuse. First of all, the curriculum is considerably advanced (we do everything that the coveted specialized high schools do and more). Second of all, test scores in all categories are incontrovertible proof that the quality of education is high (i.e. PSAT scores were above average in all sections; extremely high rate of passing regents with mastery; and state test scores are always laudable). Basically, don't focus your research on opinions: for some students and parents, the intensive curriculum and focus on the sciences may not thrill them, but that does not mean that CSS is a bad school. The facts show that our school is amazing."
    Other Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-04-15
    "This school isn't as bad as some people say!Yes, if you're deciding whether or not to try and enroll in this school all these different opinions can be confusing. As a new student that entered this school, I hoped that there would be more options in electives and extracurricular activities, but even though empty promises are being made, the diversity is exceptional. All of the best students are put together and teachers are always challenging us and putting us one step further than "average" Americans. If you're not willing to reach your potential, then don't even bother coming here and open new spots for kids want to exceed state expectations."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-03-06
    "If you are weighing whether to send your child to this school, make sure that you investigate the following questions: 1) why was the school on the 2nd round list of schools this year if the school was so "hot" and so "good"? 2) Find people in the school and ask whether they plan to keep their child at this school (several families have fled this school, even this year having weathered the most difficult period; 3) Note that these good ratings are because the school takes only the top performing children of three districts. They gleen the top performers on tests and then brag about the top performance on the tests; 4) ask whether the teachers are good educators. My experience with the teachers was that they had good ideas, but they ddidn't understand the craft of TEACHING. 5) Can your child survive a sink-or-swim school? or would you rather they attend a school where they aren't always thinking about their survival?"
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-03-05
    "N.B. The information on this site is outdated. CSS has been a high school for two years. Love this school -- huge fan of the community of kids, teachers, parents and staff. We have a great new principal who's visionary and responsible. Amaaaaaazing teachers. You'll have your vocal detractors (3-star rating. WHAT?!), but CSS (now on the healing side of a very dark time two years ago) continues to be a rare educational gem."
    Other Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-01-27
    "Don't listen to the others this is a great school that over the years of it being open has gotten better and better.Sure We've been through a lot but I recommend you to send your child here if you wish to give them a great growth of personality,open to new things new types of people,and a great push to a good education with great staff and good friends I promise you they'll make on their way to graduation"
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