Serving 412 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbia High School's student population of 412 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1698 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
35%
14%
Black
11%
14%
White
46%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia High School's ranking?
Columbia High School is ranked #1698 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Columbia High School often compared to?
Columbia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Donegal High School, Hempfield Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Columbia High School?
412 students attend Columbia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Columbia High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbia High School offer ?
Columbia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Columbia High School part of?
Columbia High School is part of Columbia Borough SD School District.
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