Enrollment
1,165
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Nampa, ID
Columbia High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia 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 160234000870
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Nampa School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160234000870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbia High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbia High School
Columbia High School is a large high school in Nampa, Idaho, enrolling 1,165 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.1% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,165 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students) and Skyview High School (1,146 students) alongside Columbia High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Columbia High School compares
Columbia High School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 1% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,165
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Idaho - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Columbia High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nampa School District, which includes Columbia High School.
$10,958
Per student
-8%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 57.4%
Federal 25.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Columbia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Columbia High School
How many students attend Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has 1,165 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nampa, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia High School is 19.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia High School?
29.1% of students at Columbia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia High School is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbia High School rank among high schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Nampa, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Nampa on the city page.
Is Columbia High School a good school?
Columbia High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Nampa School District?
Besides Columbia High School, Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students), Skyview High School (1,146 students), and Lone Star Middle School (927 students). See the Nampa School District district page for the complete list.
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