Serving 1,534 students in grades 9-12, Columbus East High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Columbus East High School's student population of 1,534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbus East High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus East High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
80%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus East High School's ranking?
Columbus East High School is ranked #527 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Columbus East High School often compared to?
Columbus East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbus East High School?
The graduation rate of Columbus East High School is 85%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Columbus East High School?
1,534 students attend Columbus East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Columbus East High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus East High School?
Columbus East High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbus East High School offer ?
Columbus East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Columbus East High School part of?
Columbus East High School is part of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District.
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