- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia Heights, MN
Columbia Heights Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Heights Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270951000396
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Heights Senior High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Columbia Heights · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Heights Senior High has class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Heights Senior High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Columbia Heights, MN.
School address
District: Columbia Heights Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270951000396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Columbia Heights Senior High held near 1,094 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 58.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 270951000396 · Columbia Heights, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,141 enr · 20:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Academy (719 students)
Columbia Heights Senior High held near 1,094 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 58.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Columbia Heights Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbia Heights Senior High
1,141 students
- Columbia Acade
Columbia Academy
719 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary
568 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary
534 students
- North Park Sch 433
North Park School for Innovation
433 students
- Early Childhoo 74
Early Childhood
74 students
What this shows Columbia Heights Senior High reports 1,141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Heights Senior High compares
Columbia Heights Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,141
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 83% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$15,617
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.7%
African American 30.3%
White 11.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Columbia Heights Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia Heights Public School Dist reports $15,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Heights Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Park School for Innovation | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Heights Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~1,141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Heights Senior High
How many students attend Columbia Heights Senior High?
Columbia Heights Senior High has 1,141 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia Heights, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,092 (2022-23) → 1,094 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Heights Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Heights Senior High is 20:1, which is 27% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia Heights Senior High?
66.9% of students at Columbia Heights Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Heights Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Heights Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment, in Columbia Heights, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Heights Senior High?
Columbia Heights Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbia Heights Senior High rank among high schools in Columbia Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Heights Senior High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Columbia Heights, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbia Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia Heights Public School Dist?
Besides Columbia Heights Senior High, Columbia Heights Public School Dist also operates Columbia Academy (719 students), Valley View Elementary (568 students), and Highland Elementary (534 students). See the Columbia Heights Public School Dist district page for the complete list.