- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake City, FL
Columbia High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120036000358
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 15
- public schools in Lake City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia High School ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Lake City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Columbia High School held near 1,727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 76.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 120036000358 · Lake City, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,711 enr · 21.1:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort White High School (1,101 students)
Columbia High School held near 1,727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 76.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Columbia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbia High School
1,711 students
- Fort White Hig
Fort White High School
1,101 students
- Belmont Academ
Belmont Academy
828 students
- Lake City Midd
Lake City Middle School
809 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
695 students
- Eastside Eleme 655
Eastside Elementary School
655 students
What this shows Columbia High School reports 1,711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia High School compares
Columbia High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,711 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,711
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Florida - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$10,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
316
in-school suspensions + 225 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
African American 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Columbia High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia reports $10,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort White High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belmont Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake City Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia High School
How many students attend Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has 1,711 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,737 (2022-23) → 1,727 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia High School is 21.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia High School?
47.2% of students at Columbia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia High School is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Lake City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 High School rank among public schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia High School ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Lake City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia?
Besides Columbia High School, Columbia also operates Fort White High School (1,101 students), Belmont Academy (828 students), and Lake City Middle School (809 students). See the Columbia district page for the complete list.