Columbus Unified High School is a high school in Columbus, Kansas.
Serving 438 students in grades 7-12, Columbus Junior High And High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbus High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Columbus, KS, covering an area of approximately 370.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus Junior High And High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Columbus Junior High And High School's student population of 438 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbus Junior High And High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Junior High And High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1035 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Junior High And High School's ranking?
Columbus Junior High And High School is ranked #1035 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Columbus Junior High And High School often compared to?
Columbus Junior High And High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baxter Springs High School, Galena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbus Junior High And High School?
The graduation rate of Columbus Junior High And High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Columbus Junior High And High School?
438 students attend Columbus Junior High And High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Columbus Junior High And High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbus Junior High And High School?
Columbus Junior High And High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbus Junior High And High School offer ?
Columbus Junior High And High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbus Junior High And High School part of?
Columbus Junior High And High School is part of Columbus School District.
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