The truth is, its not the worst school in the world, but if you want to succeed, youll ahve to give it extra effort. I went there for the first half of my freshman year and transffered out for a couple of reasons. I was in the magnet program, and expected to be challenged, but my expectations fell way
... Read more short. Most of the staff really doesn't care, and are there just to get a paycheck. The student enviorment is enjoyable enough, no more or less than what you make it; though the kids do all seem to blend in and are a bit more rowdy. Its a below average school, so i wouldn't voluntarily go here, but if you have no other options, well....its not SO bad, right? Read less
Posted by a student on 07/25/09
I am a former senior class president, I graduated top 10%, I transfered to CHS at the end of my senior year from a very strong academic school. Columbia could no doubt be a much better school than it is, but it is not deserving of much of the criticism that it receives. The faculty and students i believe
... Read more for the most part are doing the best that they can with the limited resources that they are given. At the same time I cannot over look that there are a number of lazy teachers that their that are only looking for a stable job. The number of faculty at CHS that genuinely care and want to see you succeed out weigh the number of those that do not feel the same. Overall I would not trade in my years at Columbia because there are truly magnificent faculty members and students here. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/19/08
I also disagree with the ratings that the school has been given by irrate parents. I graduated from Columbia in 2005 which was the 1st full year Dr.Glanton was principal. He was a change that the school drastically needed. He was strict about following the school rules which is exactly what pricipal
... Read more should be because the principal before him could careless about the school. Our senior class had some of the highest test scores in which our school hadn't seen in years. Also most of our teachers did care about how we did in class, the main problem at the school were students who only cared about friends,how to make money,popularity,fighting and being 'hood' Overall the school had a pretty good magnet program and academics. Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/10/07
I'm a math teacher at CHS, not a parent, but I feel like a parent. We have so many smart, wonderful, and loving students! CHS has been my home for 20 years. I've seen its ups amd downs. What most people don't seem to realize is that 95% of our students are just all-round great kids. Also, I think that
... Read more the vast majority of the faculty and staff care so much about our students! I hate for this school year to end, because saying goodby to my seniors will be so hard. For me, CHS really is family. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 05/17/07
The rating for this school is off by a long shot. Dr. Glaton have been what this school needed for years. I have two kids that have went to Columbia, one was Valedictorian and the youngest is an Honor Graduate. Dr Glaton came the year my youngest started at Columbia, and the change in the staff and
... Read more school is awesome. These Teacher work hard to make sure our kids get what they need and Dr Glaton is there to make sure they have what they need. So time a leader must do what it takes to push both student and teacher. The only problem Columbia have is 'Parents' not being their for their kids nor the school. They have one of the best after school programs in Dekalb County. How many high school you know to the time to have Saturday school to help the kids. 'Great Job' Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/03/07
Columbia High school could be a better school. I truley beleive that if the principal would support the teachers with their desicions and not riticule them Columbia would excel. As far as, discipline goes, yes he is the one to go to, but that's only if you agree with his desicion. If you don't agree
... Read more and have questions or challenge him, he brushes you off. Overall, I think that Columbia High needs to be upgraded (not the facility, the principal and a few of the teachers). Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/03/07
I totally disagree with the negative comments, on the board. Columbia is a great school, one with opportunity and challenges just as any other school, but what the responders fail to remember is it takes a village to equip every school with excellence. Everyone of my sisters and brothers graduated from
... Read more Columbia HS and are achievers. My hat is off to Dr. Glanton, he is what the students need a disciplinarian, many of the students are raising the parents, and just because when they enter 'his house' they run home complaining and I can say this because my son does that exact thing, and I am aware it is because he dislikes authority. I say GREAT JOB Dr. Glanton, I for one stand behind your style 100%. Keep it up, and to the complainers- move on and make room for those who want to learn and not flex! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/09/07
I think this school is old and need to be renovated. But it is not the school I have the problem with, it is the school's faculty. The teachers are inconsiderate of each child's learning ability and unwilling to push the students to achieve. Curriculum needs to be updated to match the states testing
... Read more requirements. Students don't have a fair advantage because of this. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/10/07
Very dissatisfied with this school. I have observed the principal being openly hostile toward teachers. His lack of communication is a huge problem. My child is an average student (mostly B). She is smart and observant and has had great teachers, but the teachers are often held back or not given the
... Read more materials they need, even though this school has the ability to provide it. Hello - teachers in the portables do not have computers!. Why can't the school give those teachers computers? Isn't that a basic need in the 21st century? The students also don't get basic things like dances. No homecoming dance, nothing. No opportunities for the kids to do what they are supposed to do in high school. Forget trying to speak to the principal about this stuff because he will not listen to a parent. Thank you. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/06
Columbias problem is it's principle, Mr. Glanton. Teachers leave this school each year since he come on as principel.
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* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11. The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.
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1,380
Students per teacher:
43
Full-time teachers:
32
Number of classrooms:
300
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Vocational Education
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Special Education
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English as Second Language
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Decatur schools — Columbia High School is located at 2106 Columbia Dr, Decatur GA 30032. 2106 Columbia Dr is in the 30032 ZIP code in Decatur, GA The school district for Columbia High School is the Dekalb County School District. Columbia High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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