Serving 916 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 916 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbia High School serves the west part of Huntsville, AL, covering an area of approximately 32.9 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia High School's student population of 916 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
916 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Columbia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
51%
31%
White
13%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia High School's ranking?
Columbia High School is ranked #1111 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Columbia High School often compared to?
Columbia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bob Jones High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia High School is 84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Columbia High School?
916 students attend Columbia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Columbia High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbia High School offer ?
Columbia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia High School part of?
Columbia High School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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