Columbia High School is a public high school in Columbia, Illinois. It is part of Columbia Community Unit School District 4.
Serving 597 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Columbia High School's student population of 597 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Colors
White, Blue, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbia High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#493 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia High School's ranking?
Columbia High School is ranked #493 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Columbia High School often compared to?
Columbia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterloo High School, Valmeyer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Columbia High School?
597 students attend Columbia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Columbia High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois 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 CUSD 4 School District.
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