Serving 198 students in grades 9-12, Columbus Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbus Community High School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbus Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Community High School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1124 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
68%
12%
Black
2%
7%
White
28%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Community High School's ranking?
Columbus Community High School is ranked #1124 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Columbus Community High School often compared to?
Columbus Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School, Wapello Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbus Community High School?
The graduation rate of Columbus Community High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Columbus Community High School?
198 students attend Columbus Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Columbus Community High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Community High School?
Columbus Community High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbus Community High School offer ?
Columbus Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbus Community High School part of?
Columbus Community High School is part of Columbus Comm School District.
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