Columbus School District
- For the 2020 school year, there is 1 public high school in Columbus School District, serving 1,230 students.
- Public high school in Columbus School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). This district's average high school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Nebraska.
- The top ranked public high school in Columbus School District is Columbus High School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- public high school in Columbus School District have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 86%.
- The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Columbus School District |
| School District Phone Number | (402)563-7000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NE) |
| # of Schools | 1 School | 292 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,230 Students | 102,266 Students |
| # of Teachers | 73 Teachers | 7,666 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Columbus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 244 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NE) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 51% |
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| Graduation Rate | 84% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| # of American Indian Students | 8 Students | 1,417 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 7 Students | 2,574 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 476 Students | 17,991 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 39% | 18% |
| # of Black Students | 11 Students | 6,348 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 6% |
| # of White Students | 713 Students | 70,715 Students |
| % White Students | 58% | 69% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 120 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 15 Students | 3,101 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | - |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | - |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | - |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | - |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | - |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | - |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 3,619 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 3,712 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 332 | 23,832 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 306 | 23,747 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 284 | 23,007 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 308 | 24,349 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,525 in this school district is less than the state average of $14,800. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,430 is less than the state average of $13,718. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NE) |
| Total Revenue | $39 MM | $5 MM |
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| Spending | $38 MM | $5 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,525 | $14,800 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,430 | $13,718 |
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Columbus School District Public High Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Columbus High School Math: 42% | Reading: 45%
Rank: Bottom 50%3434 Discoverer Drive
Columbus, NE 68602
(402)563-7050
Grades: 9-12 | 1,230 student
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