Columbia Public Schools provides an environment that nurtures the intellectual, physical and social development of all students in order to ensure their success. The district values equity, opportunity and access for all learners. Columbia Public Schools is committed to creating a culture of excellence where every student learns at high levels and graduates ready for college, career or life.
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) is a public school district in Columbia, Missouri. CPS educates more than 11,000 students from preschool to high school and has been nationally recognized for its academic excellence. We offer a comprehensive curriculum of academics and enrichment opportunities that empower all learners to pursue their passions, achieve success, and lead lives of service.
Columbia Public Schools offers:
-Kindergarten through 12th grade education with highly qualified instructors
-A broad array of courses taught by certified teachers
-Academic proficiency in math and reading at or above the state average on standardized tests
-Flexible course schedules for busy families; A Program allows students to take up to six courses
Columbia Public Schools has been educating students from Columbia, Missouri for more than a century. The district offers public education to the community through three comprehensive high schools, one alternative school, and an early childhood center. In addition to traditional curriculum offerings in academic subjects such as math and English language arts, CPS provides many other programs that help prepare our students for life after graduation: Career & Technical Education (CTE), Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual credit opportunities with local colleges and universities.
Columbia Public Schools is committed to providing a quality education for all students. We are proud of our rich tradition of excellence and the diversity that makes Columbia unique. At CPS, we foster an environment where everyone has the opportunity to be successful academically, socially, and emotionally. Our mission is to provide each student with a challenging education in which they grow intellectually and personally; develop personal responsibility for their learning; become competent learners who can work collaboratively on complex problems while demonstrating critical thinking skills; demonstrate ethical behavior through honesty, respect and compassion for others; demonstrate their natural creativity by being lifelong learners who think critically about new ideas, solutions and opportunities.
Columbia Public Schools is committed to the success of every student in achieving their full potential. We offer a rigorous and well-rounded curriculum that includes: Arts, Health, Physical Education, Dance Education, ROTC Leadership Development Program, STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics), 21st Century Technology Integration and Individualized Learning Plans for students with disabilities.
Columbia Public Schools provides opportunities for our diverse community through programs such as: Columbia Connections Academy which offers blended learning to meet individual needs; College Readiness Initiative with six college counselors on staff; Career and Technical Programs including Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management Classes at the brand new Culinary Center of Excellence; Robotics teams with FIRST Tech Challenge and FRC Teams who compete nationally.
