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Columbia City High School vs. Churubusco Jr-sr High School

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School Overview

School
Columbia City High School
1600 South State Road 9
Columbia City, IN 46725
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Churubusco Jr-sr High School
1 Eagle Dr
Churubusco, IN 46723
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Columbia City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,174 students in grades 9-12, Columbia City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 636 students in grades 6-12, Churubusco Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,174 students
636 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Columbia City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Churubusco Jr-sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Columbia City High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Churubusco Jr-sr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Columbia City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Churubusco Jr-sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Columbia City High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Whitley County Con Schools School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Churubusco Jr-sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Smith-Green Community Schools School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#621 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
#1213 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Columbia City High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Churubusco Jr-sr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(22-23 School Year Data)
27%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Whitley County Con Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Churubusco Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Smith-Green Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in IN)
37%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Whitley County Con Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Churubusco Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Smith-Green Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in IN)
30-34%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Whitley County Con Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Churubusco Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Smith-Green Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
92%
(Top 30% in IN)(22-23 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 30% in IN)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Columbia City High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Whitley County Con Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Churubusco Jr-sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Smith-Green Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Columbia City High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Churubusco Jr-sr High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
79
Grade 7 Students
-
89
Grade 8 Students
-
86
Grade 9 Students
299
95
Grade 10 Students
312
89
Grade 11 Students
301
96
Grade 12 Students
250
98
Ungraded Students
12
4

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Columbia City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Whitley County Con Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Churubusco Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Smith-Green Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Columbia City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Whitley County Con Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Churubusco Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Smith-Green Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Columbia City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Whitley County Con Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% White
90%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Columbia City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Whitley County Con Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Churubusco Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Smith-Green Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Columbia City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Whitley County Con Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Churubusco Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Smith-Green Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Columbia City High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Whitley County Con Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Churubusco Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Smith-Green Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Columbia City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Whitley County Con Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Churubusco Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Smith-Green Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Columbia City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Whitley County Con Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Churubusco Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Smith-Green Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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