Columbus North High School

1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 2,219 students in grades 9-12, Columbus North High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher 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 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: 2,219 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Columbus North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Columbus North High School's student population of 2,219 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 163 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,219 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
163 teachers
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School Rankings

Columbus North High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus North High School is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#405 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
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40%
36%
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65%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
14%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
66%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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0.52
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86%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Columbus North High School's ranking?
Columbus North High School is ranked #405 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Columbus North High School often compared to?
Columbus North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% 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 North High School?
The graduation rate of Columbus North High School is 86%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Columbus North High School?
2,219 students attend Columbus North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Columbus North High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus North High School?
Columbus North High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbus North High School offer ?
Columbus North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Columbus North High School part of?
Columbus North High School is part of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,219 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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