- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burbank, WA
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 530159001758
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 21
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 76% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Burbank, WA.
School address
District: Columbia (Walla Walla) School District · Washington
NCES ID 530159001758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Columbia High School grew from 211 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530159001758 · Burbank, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 19.6:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Elementary (367 students)
Columbia High School grew from 211 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Columbia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Eleme
Columbia Elementary
367 students
- This school
Columbia High School
235 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle School
174 students
What this shows Columbia High School reports 235 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▲ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$19,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
White 48.1%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Columbia High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia (Walla Walla) School District reports $19,710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia High School
How many students attend Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has 235 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burbank, WA. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia High School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia High School?
48.3% of students at Columbia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Burbank, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
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, 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 Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Burbank, WA. 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 (Walla Walla) School District?
Besides Columbia High School, Columbia (Walla Walla) School District also operates Columbia Elementary (367 students) and Columbia Middle School (174 students). See the Columbia (Walla Walla) School District district page for the complete list.