Serving 637 students in grades 7-12, Columbia Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbia Central High School's attendance zone is located in Brooklyn, MI, covering approximately 90.1 square miles and encompassing the entire school district. Most students typically have a 10-15 minute drive to school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge reaching up to 10.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Columbia Central High School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
637 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Columbia Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Central High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1280 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
89%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Central High School's ranking?
Columbia Central High School is ranked #1280 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Columbia Central High School often compared to?
Columbia Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanoverhorton High School, Napoleon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia Central High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Columbia Central High School?
637 students attend Columbia Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Columbia Central High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Central High School?
Columbia Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbia Central High School offer ?
Columbia Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Central High School part of?
Columbia Central High School is part of Columbia School District.
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