Columbia High School
MAPLEWOOD, NJ · South Orange-Maplewood School District · Grades 9-12
118th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 71%▲ Improving
Columbia High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Columbia High School 118th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 71% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 65th in 2019 to 71th in 2025 — improving.
Columbia High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 500 students tested
Columbia High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,933 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39.5% | 49.8% | ▲ 10.3 pts | |
| Black | 49.8% | 30.2% | ▼ 19.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 8.4% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 7.0% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Asian | 3.6% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Columbia High School
Typical home value $981K in zip 07040 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Columbia High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10STEM Innovation Academy of the OrangesOrange Board Of Education School District · 1.5 mi away31st of 404
ELA 91% · Math 67% - 1Irvington High SchoolIrvington Public School District · 1.7 mi away377th of 404
ELA 17% · Math 10% - 3Union High SchoolTownship of Union School District · 2.4 mi away308th of 404
ELA 38% · Math 13% - 2Orange High SchoolOrange Board Of Education School District · 2.5 mi away330th of 404
ELA 24% · Math 16% - 10Millburn High SchoolMillburn Township School District · 2.8 mi away27th of 404
ELA 82% · Math 78% - 1Weequahic High SchoolNewark Public School District · 3 mi away399th of 404
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 1Eagle Academy for Young Men of NewarkNewark Public School District · 3 mi away397th of 404
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 7University High SchoolNewark Public School District · 3.1 mi away156th of 404
ELA 74% · Math 22%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Columbia High School in?
Columbia High School is part of the South Orange-Maplewood School District district in MAPLEWOOD, New Jersey.
Is Columbia High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Columbia High School 118th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Columbia High School?
White 50%, Black 30%, Hispanic 8%, Two or more races 7% (1,933 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Columbia High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07040 is $981K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.