Serving 260 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbia High School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#576 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia High School's ranking?
Columbia High School is ranked #576 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Columbia High School?
260 students attend Columbia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Columbia High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbia High School offer ?
Columbia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Columbia High School part of?
Columbia High School is part of Columbia Local School District.
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