Columbia High School is a public high school located in White Salmon, Washington. The school serves about 360 students in grades 9 to 12 in the White Salmon Valley School District. Columbia High School was named a Bronze Medal School in the 2008 U.S. News/SchoolMatters Best High School ratings.
Serving 358 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia High School's student population of 358 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Columbia High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#905 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bruin
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia High School's ranking?
Columbia High School is ranked #905 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Columbia High School often compared to?
Columbia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goldendale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Columbia High School?
358 students attend Columbia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Columbia High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbia High School offer ?
Columbia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Columbia High School part of?
Columbia High School is part of White Salmon Valley School District.
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