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Columbia Secondary School vs Harlem Village Academy West Charter School

Public · Morningside Heights

Columbia Secondary School

Grades 06,07,08,09,10,11,12,SE

Charter · Harlem (South)

Columbia Secondary School and Harlem Village Academy West Charter School are a public school and a charter school in Morningside Heights and Harlem (South). Columbia Secondary School leads on attendance and student diversity; Harlem Village Academy West Charter School leads on overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 78/100 (Columbia Secondary School) vs 96/100 (Harlem Village Academy West Charter School).

How they compare

Columbia Secondary School compared with Harlem Village Academy West Charter School, metric by metric
MetricColumbia Secondary SchoolHarlem Village Academy West Charter School
Overall rating
78/100
96/100 (leads)
ELA proficiency
81%
92% (leads)
Math proficiency
75%
99% (leads)
Attendance
97% (leads)
91%
Student diversity
78% (leads)
39%
Average class size
19
19
Parent satisfaction
88/100
99/100 (leads)
Program breadth
100/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbia Secondary School or Harlem Village Academy West Charter School a better fit?
Columbia Secondary School and Harlem Village Academy West Charter School are a public school and a charter school in Morningside Heights and Harlem (South). Columbia Secondary School leads on attendance and student diversity, while Harlem Village Academy West Charter School leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
How do Columbia Secondary School and Harlem Village Academy West Charter School compare on test scores?
Columbia Secondary School: 81% ELA proficiency and 75% math proficiency. Harlem Village Academy West Charter School: 92% ELA and 99% math.
What grades do Columbia Secondary School and Harlem Village Academy West Charter School serve?
Columbia Secondary School serves grades 06,07,08,09,10,11,12,SE; Harlem Village Academy West Charter School serves grades 0K,01,02,03,04.

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