Enrollment
273
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia Station, OH
Columbia High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390481403123
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Columbia Station · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Columbia Station, OH.
School address
District: Columbia Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390481403123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbia High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbia High School
Columbia High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Columbia Station, Ohio, enrolling 273 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 273 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 267 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Columbia Local also operates Copopa Elementary School (424 students) and Columbia Middle School (343 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 49% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Ohio - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$14,655
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 87.5%
Asian 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Columbia High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbia Local, which includes Columbia High School.
$14,655
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.4%
State 23.4%
Federal 11.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copopa Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~273 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Columbia High School
How many students attend Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has 273 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia Station, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia High School is 13.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 Columbia High School?
16.2% of students at Columbia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia High School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Columbia Station, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbia High School rank among public schools in Columbia Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Columbia Station, OH. 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 Station on the city page.
Is Columbia High School a good school?
Columbia High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. 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 Columbia Local?
Besides Columbia High School, Columbia Local also operates Copopa Elementary School (424 students) and Columbia Middle School (343 students). See the Columbia Local district page for the complete list.
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