Christopher Columbus High School

A Catholic School for Young Men in the Marist Tradition since 1958
Admissions

Open House

Visit CCHS

Come experience Christopher Columbus High School’s family atmosphere first-hand during Open House on Saturday, November 4, 2023 (2 sessions - morning/afternoon).
 
This is the best opportunity to learn about the school and meet members of the Columbus family. Columbus’ entire administration, faculty and staff are present to answer questions and showcase programs and facilities. Many students and alumni also participate. 
 
During Open House, our demanding curriculum is displayed by the success of our most recent graduates, who earned scholarships valued at over $25 million dollars. We offer 31 AP courses, 28 dual enrollment courses and 92 honors classes.

Athletics & Activities

A member of the Florida High School Athletic Association and the Greater Miami Athletic Conference, Columbus is the only private school in the state of Florida to compete at the 8A-7A level, which means that our Explorers play in the most competitive districts and have the greatest amount of exposure to college coaches recruiting student-athletes.
 
Columbus won the Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Award in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018, 2021 and 2022 for the best high school athletic program for boys in Florida (8A/9A) and the 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Miami Herald Major Sports Award representing the best boys sports program in Miami-Dade County (Large Schools).   
 
At CCHS, students also compete in non GMAC clubs such as: Roller Hockey, Fishing and Scuba Diving. Intramural activities including dodgeball, soccer, flag football, and basketball provide friendly competition and fun among class year levels after school.

Admissions Important Dates

Columbus Admissions Online Application ($75): 
October 1, 2023- November 26, 2023
(Online Application is your ticket into the HSPT)
 
Columbus Open House: 
November 4, 2023 (registration required)

HSPT Entrance Exam 9th Grade & Transfers: 
December 2, 2023

Acceptance Decisions: 
January 19, 2024

Placement Exam: 
February 3, 2024
 
Christopher Columbus High School | 3000 SW 87 Avenue | Miami, FL 33165 | (305) 223-5650
Brotherhood, Faith, and Scholarship define the Marist Brothers Catholic education at Christopher Columbus High School.  By making Jesus Christ known and loved and creating an inspiring academic and extracurricular environment, we prepare young men for higher learning and a life-long commitment to leadership and service through Gospel and Marist values.

Columbus is fully accredited by Cognia and is a member of the Marist Association of Secondary schools, the National Catholic Education Association and the Independent Schools of South Florida.