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Fusion Columbia

Alternative school · Grades 7–12

Columbia, MD

10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 120, Columbia, MD 21044

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • BYears serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any independent school in Columbia

Fusion Columbia is an independent private school in Columbia, Maryland, for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. It has about 75 students and around 4 students per teacher. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
75
Teachers
21.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 33 girls, 42 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 54% of independent high schools in Maryland (4 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 62% of independent high schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 13 independent high schools in Maryland.

    Students by grade

    78
    88
    913
    1011
    1116
    1219

    Student body

    White59%
    Black24%
    Two or more races9%
    Asian7%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Fusion Columbia whether it takes part.

    More about Maryland's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Fusion Columbia

    What grades does Fusion Columbia serve?

    Fusion Columbia serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend Fusion Columbia?

    About 75 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Fusion Columbia?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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