Columbia Secondary School (05M362)

425 West 123 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027, Manhattan
Phone: 212-666-1278
Email: roxanabosch@columbiasecondary.org
Hours: 8:00am - 2:26pm
Principal: Vikram Arora
School Website: https://www.columbiasecondary.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/05M362/
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Subway: 1 to 116th St-Columbia University; A, B, C, D to 125th St
Bus: M10, M100, M101, M104, M11, M116, M125, M2, M3, M4, M5, M60-SBS, M7
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About

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 life'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.

Academic Highlights: 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

Other Features: Dress Code, Extended Day Program, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Physics 2, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Math (College Course [Uncredited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Math, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Programs
Columbia Secondary School(A15A)
Science & Math

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
425
401
385
    Grade 12 Students
93
94
94
    Grade 11 Students
105
83
83
    Grade 10 Students
113
116
112
    Grade 9 Students
114
108
96
Avg. Class Size
25.5
23.0
Complaints / Suspensions
0 / 0
0 / 19
0 / 9
Attendance %
95%
92%
Graduation %
100%
97%
97%
College %
92%
85%
90%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
4,258 (1,769) / 112
175
3,927 (1,731) / 112
168
4,002 / 1128
146
Columbia Secondary School (A15A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
1,684 / 88 (19.14)
85 / 24 (3.54)
Offers
(P2)(G1)#2F to (P2)(G1)#53

1,618 / 88 (18.39)
119 / 24 (4.96)
Offers - Waitlist
1,812 / 87 (20.83)
103 / 25 (4.12)
Offers

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  79.00%
Academic Engagement 
  61.92%
Safety 
  78.50%
Bully Prevention 
  60.50%
Inclusivity 
  83.20%
Mental Support 
  63.89%
Environment 
  61.13%
Post-School Support 
  77.33%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  55.40%
School Satisfaction 
  52.17%
Student Behavior 
  69.63%
Student Support 
  65.14%
School Leadership 
  23.85%
Instructional Clarity 
  51.33%
Instructional Development 
  66.07%
Post-School Support 
  89.50%
Family Responses
Education 
  83.11%
Teacher Support 
  83.71%
Safety 
  87.67%
School Community 
  73.44%
School Leadership 
  87.25%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%
IEP Support 
  67.67%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  100.00%
CC Regents
  80
Non-CC Regents
  82
Impact Score
  0.72
Performance Score
  0.84
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  92.50%
SAT Math
  600
SAT R/W
  584
Postsecondary
2-Year College 9.30%
4-Year College 82.40%
Unknown 8.30%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 53.70%
Female 46.30%
English Language Learners:
  1.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  21.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  52.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 11.20%
Black 21.10%
Hispanic 35.60%
White 27.00%
Other 5.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 14.90%
White 63.80%
Other 21.30%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  22.40%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  14.20%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  37.00%
Has all services
  84.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  16.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
2.48
Regents English
  70
Regents Algebra I
  66
Regents Living Env.
  78
IEP Support 
  67.67%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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