- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390481403123
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Columbia Station · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Columbia High School grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 390481403123 · Columbia Station, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 13.7:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Copopa Elementary School (424 students)
Columbia High School grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Columbia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copopa Element
Copopa Elementary School
424 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle School
343 students
- This school
Columbia High School
273 students
What this shows Columbia High School reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia High School compares
Columbia High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,134
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Columbia Local reports $15,134 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~273 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), up 16.
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 50/100 (higher 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 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.
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.