School Profile

Columbus Collegiate Academy provides a college-preparatory middle grades education to students in Columbus who are primarily low-income students and primarily students of color. Columbus Collegiate delivers an education of solid academic preparation that opens doors to promising futures. In order to achieve this critical yet demanding goal, our school includes the following elements:

An intensive curriculum with a strong focus on skill development, especially in reading, writing, and mathematics.
A longer school day (approximately 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) and a longer school year. (In total, students attend the equivalent to 64 additional days of school than traditional Columbus City Schools students).
Extended class time in literacy and mathematics to ensure proficiency in basic skills for all students.
Regular homework to ensure skill development and content mastery.
Interventions, including tutoring in small-groups for students who do not meet academic standards
A simple uniform that supports respect for self and others and diminishes social stress.