How do these schools compare?
| Metric | HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY | Virtual Heights Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN | COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 534 | 19 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.2% | 70.6% |
| 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 | HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY | Virtual Heights Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,651 | $19,651 |
| District | COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST | COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY | Virtual Heights Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.4% | 15.8% |
| African American | 23.0% | 42.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51.1% | 31.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 10.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY | Virtual Heights Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.0% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 39 | 0 |
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.