Columbus High School
3231 West 9th Street, Waterloo, IA, 50702-0507 - View a map of this school Map
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Our mission is to provide a Catholic educational center, distinguished by its disciplined, values-based approach to the education and formation of young men and women into a Christian community of principled thinkers. Columbus develops the mind, body and spirit through a balance of quality curricular, extracurricular, and community service activities within a Christ-centered environment. A Catholic education at Columbus High School fosters the values of human dignity, responsibility, importance of family, informed citizenship and moral decision making. Columbus students are caring, concerned and involved persons who operate from a strong value foundation rooted in faith and nurtured by family. They are disciplined, enthusiastic, willing to serve and represent diverse cultures and economic backgrounds. The Columbus student acquires a knowledge of Catholic vision and values and a responsibility to self, family, community and society. The student's knowledge includes the skills of effective communication, decision making, problem-solving and conflict resolution to be used in career, leisure, service and faith. ...read more  

School Overview:
Columbus High School
School Level High school
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Black Hawk County, IA
Student Body
Total Students 352 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( IA ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 5% 4%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 90 students
Grade 10 - 73 students
Grade 11 - 105 students
Grade 12 - 84 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 25 teachers
This School ( IA ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:14 *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 7 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • Our mission is to provide a Catholic educational center, distinguished by its disciplined, values-based approach to the education and formation of young men and women into a Christian community of principled thinkers. Columbus develops the mind, body and spirit through a balance of quality curricular, extracurricular, and community service activities within a Christ-centered environment. A Catholic education at Columbus High School fosters the values of human dignity, responsibility, importance of family, informed citizenship and moral decision making. Columbus students are caring, concerned and involved persons who operate from a strong value foundation rooted in faith and nurtured by family. They are disciplined, enthusiastic, willing to serve and represent diverse cultures and economic backgrounds. The Columbus student acquires a knowledge of Catholic vision and values and a responsibility to self, family, community and society. The student's knowledge includes the skills of effective communication, decision making, problem-solving and conflict resolution to be used in career, leisure, service and faith.
  • Profile last updated: 02/14/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 50702 )
School Zip ( 50702 ) ( IA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 19,299 people 2,926,456 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 28% 22%
Population Average Age 38 years old 36.6 years old
Average Household Size 2.3 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $33,745 $40,653
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 53 years old 50 years old
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1. Don Bosco High School - 172 students - view location
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