Serving 6 students in grades 6-8, Columbia Academy Anchor Program ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Academy Anchor Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbia Academy Anchor Program's student population of 6 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbia Academy Anchor Program is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
67%
12%
White
33%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Columbia Academy Anchor Program?
6 students attend Columbia Academy Anchor Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Columbia Academy Anchor Program students are Black, and 33% of students are White.
What grades does Columbia Academy Anchor Program offer ?
Columbia Academy Anchor Program offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Academy Anchor Program part of?
Columbia Academy Anchor Program is part of Columbia Heights Public School District.
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