- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bloomsburg, PA
Central Columbia Shs
Federal NCES profile for Central Columbia Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420537001619
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Columbia Shs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Bloomsburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Columbia Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Columbia Shs ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Bloomsburg, PA.
School address
District: Central Columbia Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420537001619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Central Columbia Shs held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 420537001619 · Bloomsburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 13.4:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Columbia El Sch (705 students)
Central Columbia Shs held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central Columbia Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Columb
Central Columbia El Sch
705 students
- This school
Central Columbia Shs
601 students
- Central Columb
Central Columbia Ms
587 students
What this shows Central Columbia Shs reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Columbia Shs compares
Central Columbia Shs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Central Columbia Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Columbia Sd reports $16,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Columbia Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Columbia El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Columbia Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Columbia Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Bloomsburg
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Columbia Shs
How many students attend Central Columbia Shs?
Central Columbia Shs has 601 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bloomsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Columbia Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Columbia Shs is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Columbia Shs?
26.1% of students at Central Columbia Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Columbia Shs?
The largest demographic group at Central Columbia Shs is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Bloomsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Columbia Shs?
Central Columbia Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Columbia Shs rank among high schools in Bloomsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Columbia Shs ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Bloomsburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bloomsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Columbia Sd?
Besides Central Columbia Shs, Central Columbia Sd also operates Central Columbia El Sch (705 students) and Central Columbia Ms (587 students). See the Central Columbia Sd district page for the complete list.