Students and Faculty
Christopher Columbus faculty consists of over 140 teachers, many of whom have taught at or been affiliated with this institution for many years. A vast technology system connects all the classrooms and provides teachers with the latest software and online grading system. Parent, student and teacher communication is facilitated by these online technologies. The racial/ethnic background of the students is 81% Hispanic, 15% White, 3% African-American, and 1% Asian/Pacific. The student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus High School is about 14:1. The 98 professional staff includes 13 reli- gious, 2 priests, and 83 laypersons; 2 librarians/media specialists and 9 counselors/ advisors; 45% hold an advanced degree; 60% have over 20 years of teaching experience, and half have been with the school well over 15 years.
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