- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia City, IN
Columbia City High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180228000267
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia City High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Columbia City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia City High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia City High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Columbia City, IN.
School address
District: Whitley County Con Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180228000267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Columbia City High School held near 1,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.0 → 75.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 180228000267 · Columbia City, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,202 enr · 16.7:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Springs Middle School (797 students)
Columbia City High School held near 1,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.0 → 75.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Columbia City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbia City High School
1,202 students
- Indian Springs
Indian Springs Middle School
797 students
- Little Turtle
Little Turtle Elementary School
583 students
- Northern Heigh
Northern Heights Elementary School
504 students
- Mary Raber Ele 297
Mary Raber Elementary School
297 students
- Coesse School 291
Coesse School
291 students
What this shows Columbia City High School reports 1,202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia City High School compares
Columbia City High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 51% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,202 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,202
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Indiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$10,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Columbia City High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitley County Con Schools reports $10,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Springs Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Turtle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Raber Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coesse School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia City High School
How many students attend Columbia City High School?
Columbia City High School has 1,202 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,147 (2022-23) → 1,174 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia City High School is 16.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia City High School?
24.4% of students at Columbia City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia City High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia City High School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Columbia City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia City High School?
Columbia City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Columbia City High School rank among public schools in Columbia City?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia City High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Columbia City, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Columbia City on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitley County Con Schools?
Besides Columbia City High School, Whitley County Con Schools also operates Indian Springs Middle School (797 students), Little Turtle Elementary School (583 students), and Northern Heights Elementary School (504 students). See the Whitley County Con Schools district page for the complete list.