Columbia Independent School

Missouri, US

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School Overview

CIS is invested in development of the total person, which is reflected in the school mission statement: "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." CIS emphasizes a classic curriculum, including art, drama, foreign languages, language arts, Latin (beginning in sixth grade), mathematics, music, physical education, science, and social studies. At CIS, students are active partners in the learning process.

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School Stats

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Average

Current School

Tuition

$19350

Enrollment

317

Faculty with Advanced Degrees

69%

Teacher-Student Ratio

1:8

Class Size

Matriculation

(2005-2015)

Ranking	University/College	Students
#1	Princeton University	1 +
#4	Columbia University	1 +
#4	University of Chicago	1 +
#8	Duke University	1 +
#9	University of Pennsylvania	1 +
#12	Dartmouth College	1 +
#12	Northwestern University	1 +
#14	Brown University	1 +
#15	Washington University in St. Louis	1 +
#18	Rice University	1 +
#18	University of Notre Dame	1 +
#20	University of California: Berkeley	1 +
#21	Emory University	1 +
#21	Georgetown University	1 +
#23	University of California: Los Angeles	1 +
#23	University of Southern California	1 +
#27	Wake Forest University	1 +
#29	University of Michigan	1 +
#30	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	1 +
#32	New York University	1 +
#33	University of Rochester	1 +
#34	Brandeis University	1 +
#36	Georgia Institute of Technology	1 +
#41	Boston University	1 +
#41	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	1 +
#41	Tulane University	1 +
#41	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	1 +
#41	University of Wisconsin-Madison	1 +
#47	Northeastern University	1 +
#47	Penn State University Park	1 +
#52	University of Texas at Austin	1 +
#52	University of Washington	1 +
#57	George Washington University	1 +
#57	University of Maryland: College Park	1 +
#61	Clemson University	1 +
#61	Purdue University	1 +
#61	Southern Methodist University	1 +
#61	Syracuse University	1 +
#61	University of Georgia	1 +
#66	Fordham University	1 +
#69	University of Minnesota: Twin Cities	1 +
#70	Texas A&M University	1 +
#72	American University	1 +
#72	Baylor University	1 +
#72	Rutgers University	1 +
#75	Stevens Institute of Technology	1 +
#82	Texas Christian University	1 +
#86	Marquette University	1 +
#96	Saint Louis University	1 +
#96	University of Alabama	1 +
#99	Loyola University Chicago	1 +
LAC #29	United States Air Force Academy	1 +
LAC #32	University of Richmond	1 +
LAC #47	The University of the South	1 +

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		Matriculation
Ranking	University/College	2005-2015	Total
	All schools	51
#1	Princeton University	1 +	1
#4	Columbia University	1 +	1
#4	University of Chicago	1 +	1
#8	Duke University	1 +	1
#9	University of Pennsylvania	1 +	1
#12	Dartmouth College	1 +	1
#12	Northwestern University	1 +	1
#14	Brown University	1 +	1
#15	Washington University in St. Louis	1 +	1
#18	University of Notre Dame	1 +	1
#18	Rice University	1 +	1
#20	University of California: Berkeley	1 +	1
#21	Emory University	1 +	1
#21	Georgetown University	1 +	1
#23	University of California: Los Angeles	1 +	1
#23	University of Southern California	1 +	1
#27	Wake Forest University	1 +	1
#29	University of Michigan	1 +	1
#30	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	1 +	1
#32	New York University	1 +	1
#33	University of Rochester	1 +	1
#34	Brandeis University	1 +	1
#36	Georgia Institute of Technology	1 +	1
#41	Boston University	1 +	1
#41	University of Wisconsin-Madison	1 +	1
#41	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	1 +	1
#41	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	1 +	1
#41	Tulane University	1 +	1
#47	Penn State University Park	1 +	1
#47	Northeastern University	1 +	1
#52	University of Texas at Austin	1 +	1
#52	University of Washington	1 +	1
#57	University of Maryland: College Park	1 +	1
#57	George Washington University	1 +	1
#61	Clemson University	1 +	1
#61	Purdue University	1 +	1
#61	Southern Methodist University	1 +	1
#61	University of Georgia	1 +	1
#61	Syracuse University	1 +	1
#66	Fordham University	1 +	1
#69	University of Minnesota: Twin Cities	1 +	1
#70	Texas A&M University	1 +	1
#72	Baylor University	1 +	1
#72	Rutgers University	1 +	1
#72	American University	1 +	1
#75	Stevens Institute of Technology	1 +	1
#82	Texas Christian University	1 +	1
#86	Marquette University	1 +	1
#96	Saint Louis University	1 +	1
#96	University of Alabama	1 +	1
#99	Loyola University Chicago	1 +	1

		Matriculation
Ranking	University/College	2005-2015	Total
	All schools	3
#29	United States Air Force Academy	1 +	1
#32	University of Richmond	1 +	1
#47	The University of the South	1 +	1

Academics

AP

(13)

Calculus AB	English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition	European History
Latin	Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

Contact Info

http://www.cislions.org

1801 N Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202-0652

(573)777-9250

Missouri

Basic Info

Co-ed

Day S. Grades: Grades Prekindergarten-12

Rural

IB: No

ESL: No

Year Founded: 1998

Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling

Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,TOEFL

School Code:

TOEFL: 1639

SSAT: 2517

ISEE: 263784

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Nearby City

Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, located on the western edge of Missouri, straddles the border with Kansas. Known for its iconic barbecue, rich jazz heritage, and numerous fountains, the city offers a vibrant cultural scene. The historic 18th & Vine Jazz District is home to the American Jazz Museum and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, famous for its giant shuttlecock sculptures, boasts an extensive collection of nearly 40,000 works, ranging from ancient artifacts to contemporary pieces. Kansas City is a dynamic blend of music, history, and art.

Population (2022) 451,572

Cost of Living Higher than average 0%

Nearby Airport Kansas City International Airport

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