Columbia Central High School

My aunts and uncles went here. My mom. My brother and I. I read these reviews now, about athletics taking precedent, the good 'ol boy network, and then I read mlive about the retire-rehire scandals, the money that went missing after the last passed millage... and I want to cry. It has been 40 years and nothing has changed. The idea that this school system is in a transitional period is laughable, and would only be asserted by someone very new. This school district failed me, point blank. I tried to approach with an open mind when it was my kid's turn... schools change, they improve sometimes.... but not Columbia! I am so grateful for school of choice and online options. I am so grateful that my kids are not students here. I am ashamed of my parents for their over abundance of patience, waiting, hoping, volunteering, thinking that things would improve. If you are white, Christian, rich, just smart enough, and above all, athletic, you might fit in at Columbia, but you still won't receive a high quality education.
--Submitted by a parent

I loved every minute at CCHS. Teachers are very helpful and involved. The more the school improves on technology and education the more likely the students are to improve. They offer many AP classes for juniors and seniors , letting them further their education to college.
--Submitted by a student

I graduated four years ago and loved every second of being at Columbia! I loved all of my teachers and met a lot of great people. Of course there were one or two less-than-stellar teachers, but what school doesn't have those?

I pulled my kids and never looked back. The academics here are pathetic. The faculty seemed incredibly resistant to change. The extra-curriculars were underwhelming.
--Submitted by a parent

This school seems a little 'behind' technologically and pedagogically, but altogether provided me with a wonderful education.
--Submitted by a student

I love Columbia Central! they have the best teachers ever espically Mrs.Jamie Shephard and Jenn Vanwagnen.
--Submitted by a parent

Teachers are there for a paycheck and seem to care vary little about the students. Fails to adequately prepare students outside of advanced programs for college. Average facilities.

Weak teachers except for a few, school administrators only like sports, band,choir,acting are looked down upon by them.
--Submitted by a student

Parents would be involved more if the school were focused on all of its students instead of just the ones who are popular and play sports. The quality of education seems to be holding on at a steady mediocre with no indication that academics will ever be given the attention that is lavished on sports.
--Submitted by a parent

Columbia is an evolving school which has been experiencing and will be continuing to experience many administrative and teaching changes. The newer and younger teachers have come in with an excitement for their subjects and grade levels and a willingness to try new teaching methods. The district has a solid moral foundation created by a caring community and staff. As population continues to grow, observers should see a growth in diversity, athletics, and academic achievement with the influx of new staff with fresh perspective. Many opportunities exist for students to participate in academics and extra-curricular activites. I'm excited to see what will happen in Columbia in the next 5 to 10 years.
--Submitted by a teacher