Serving 1,280 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Columbia High School's student population of 1,280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#157 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
78%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia High School's ranking?
Columbia High School is ranked #157 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Columbia High School often compared to?
Columbia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Averill Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Columbia High School?
1,280 students attend Columbia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Columbia High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% 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 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Columbia High School offer ?
Columbia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia High School part of?
Columbia High School is part of East Greenbush Central School District.
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