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MISSION
To guide students in the pursuit of excellence through academic, physical and creative achievement while exemplifying a commitment to integrity, trust and responsibility. To encourage students to realize the joy of living through personal achievement and service to others, in preparation for higher learning and community life.
SCHOOL CHARACTERISTICS
Columbia Independent School is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school committed to excellence. CIS opened in August 1998 with grades 6-9 and 55 students. The school now enrolls 256 students in grades pre-K through 12. The Lower School division consists of grades pre-K-5; the Middle School consists of grades 6-8; and the Upper School consists of grades 9-12. All graduates have matriculated at undergraduate school. Admission to CIS is competitive based on an application, previous school record, a teacher evaluation(s), an interview, and an entrance exam (6-12). The students represent a variety of socioeconomic, religious, ethnic and racial backgrounds. Students of color represent sixteen percent of the school population. The school provides over $400,000 in financial assistance to thirty percent of its students.
DATA
Accreditation
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
North Central Association (NCA)
Membership
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Faculty
1:10 Faculty/Student Ratio (28 Full-time faculty; 9 Part-time)
66% hold advanced degrees
