Columbia Heights Educational Campus is a bilingual campus with a global theme that serves grades 6 through 12. They prepare their students for academic and professional success.
Through the 12th grade, students can participate in a bilingual programme.
The Education Campus is ranked 18th among Middle Schools in the District of Columbia.
Overview of Columbia Heights Education Campus
Columbia Heights Education Campus is a large city public school in Washington, DC. The Education Campus has 1,477 students in grades 6-12.
At Columbia Heights Education Campus, 21% of students achieved or exceeded the proficient level in math. While 36% achieved or exceeded the proficiency level in reading.
Minority enrollment at the school is 99 per cent. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13:1, which is higher than the district average.
The student body consists of 49 per cent females and 51 per cent males. There are 114 full-time equivalent teachers and eight full-time school counsellors.
Test Scores at CHEC
At Columbia Heights Educational Campus, 21% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math. Whereas 36% scored at or above the proficient level in reading.
According to this metric, the school performed worse in math and better in reading than the district. The District of Columbia Public School has 35% of students tested proficient in reading. And 31% tested proficient in math.
In this metric, Columbia Heights Education Campus students performed worse in math. But better in reading than students across the state. In the District of Columbia, 34% of students tested proficient in reading. But 30% tested proficient in math.
Programmes Offered by CHEC
Students at CHEC can choose from six CTE pathways. CHEC Academy students will hear from guest speakers and participate in field trips to industry sites. Also, the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications.
Bilingual Translation or Education
Bilingual education emphasises preparing students to understand and work with bilingual learners.
Through two tracks in the programme, students will gain a bilingual understanding.
Students can choose one of two tracks during the programme. The program’s first track will concentrate on increasing the number of students entering the linguistic field.
Computer Science
Computer Science prepares students for careers in growing computer science and digital workplace.
Hospitality & Tourism
The Hospitality and Tourism pathway at CHEC prepares high school students to excel in college. One of the world’s largest and fastest growing industries is hospitality and tourism.
As a member of the National Academy Foundation network, scholars can achieve and advance as professionals in their chosen fields. Such as tour operators, human resources associates, restaurant managers, marketing directors, etc.
The pathway enhances learning by using Hospitality and Service Quality.
CTE scholars benefit from personalised learning experiences with team assistance.
Our student growth plans include student support such as mentoring, tutoring, and counselling.
And there is an opportunity for a college scholarship upon programme completion.
CHEC offers a comprehensive athletic programme. At both the middle and high school levels with a range of sports for both boys and girls.
There are many clubs and extracurricular activities available in addition to athletics.
CHEC provides an after-school programme with a global theme that includes academics and enrichment.