Columbia Independent School
Tel:
(573) 777-9250
- Your child might need more academic challenge and individual attention than the typical school classroom can offer. Guided by the caring teachers at Columbia Independent School, your child will become a confident student who is prepared for college and life beyond.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 385 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 5 / rolling
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Columbia Independent School places among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- ACT Score Highest average ACT score
- Student Body Largest student body
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 385 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 32% State avg.: 17% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 77% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 13 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | and United States History, Art, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, European History, Latin (Vergil), Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics (online course), United States Government (online course) |
| Average SAT score | 1410 |
| Average ACT score | 30 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Collared shirt and khakis) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Mar. 5 / rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Lower School (JK-5) tuition and fees: $13,900Middle/Upper School (6-12) tuition and fees: $15,700 |
| % on Financial Aid | 40% |
| Admissions Director | Kari Dowell |
| Admissions Associate | Ariana Turner |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 25 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Academic Team, Club Cube, Drama Club, Geography Bee, La Mesa Latina, Latin Club, Lower School Clubs, Math Club, Math Competitions, Music Competitions, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Poetry Out Loud, Science Olympiad, Spelling Bee, Student Council, Writing Club Arts and Music Programs: Art, Band, Choir Recreational Athletic Programs: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field |
School Notes
Who We Are
- Columbia Independent School guides students in their pursuit of excellence, beginning with children at the earliest stages of development in junior kindergarten and creating a seamless educational experience through graduation. Our intentionally crafted curriculum is designed to stretch the mind of every child and provide exemplary support for students throughout the lower, middle, and upper school divisions. CIS prepares students for the rigorous academic life in college and success in the global world. This preparation is achieved through small class sizes, a committed faculty, a safe and close-knit community built on diverse backgrounds, and lively and engaging classrooms, which exude the joy of living.
- The faculty and staff at CIS create an intimate learning environment where students receive personalized, quality instruction and guidance throughout their academic journey. Students are engaged with a strong liberal arts curriculum, which includes courses in the fine arts, foreign languages such as Latin, and many others. In addition, the Center for Inspiration, Innovation, and Investigation enhances a student`s natural curiosity through hands-on experiences that build problem solving and collaboration skills. CIS has the unique opportunity to bring students together at all grade levels through cross-divisional class projects, assemblies and socials, and all-school community events.
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School Reviews
| 5 My child started CIS in 6th grade in Fall 2018. Our family cannot say enough good things about how wonderful the experience of being a part of the CIS community has been;, or how the positive learning environment has impacted our student. He loves school and learning and could not be happier. As a gifted child other schools found our student problematic rather than a positive. asset. The social/human environment ( students and staff) in conjunction with high academic expectations, with support for every child, is impressive. Making the choice of CIS has been the best decision. - Posted by Parent - Topsy |
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