How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Christopher Columbus Middle School | Clifton High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | CLIFTON, NJ | CLIFTON, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 1,092 | 3,150 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.8:1 | 13.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.9% | 51.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Christopher Columbus Middle School | Clifton High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,590 | $26,590 |
| District | Clifton Public School District | Clifton Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Christopher Columbus Middle School | Clifton High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.7% | 24.3% |
| African American | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.7% | 66.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Christopher Columbus Middle School | Clifton High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 30 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 1092:1 | 286.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 61 | 243 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.