- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · White Salmon, 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 530981001664
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 42
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 72% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in White Salmon · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Washington
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia High School has class sizes larger than 72% 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 White Salmon, WA.
School address
District: White Salmon Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530981001664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Columbia High School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 530981001664 · White Salmon, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 19:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hulan L Whitson Elem (352 students)
Columbia High School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 17.0 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
- This school
Columbia High School
361 students
- Hulan L Whitso
Hulan L Whitson Elem
352 students
- Wayne M Henkle
Wayne M Henkle Middle School
167 students
- Wallace & Pris
Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School
163 students
- White Salmon A 35
White Salmon Academy
35 students
What this shows Columbia High School reports 361 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Washington - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$17,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Columbia High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Salmon Valley School District reports $17,497 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hulan L Whitson Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne M Henkle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Salmon Academy | Smaller | 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
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools in White Salmon
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia High School
How many students attend Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has 361 students enrolled. It is a high school in White Salmon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia High School is 19:1, which is 8% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia High School?
31.8% 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 White at 60.4% of enrollment, in White Salmon, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
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 White Salmon?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in White Salmon, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in White Salmon on the city page.
What other schools are in White Salmon Valley School District?
Besides Columbia High School, White Salmon Valley School District also operates Hulan L Whitson Elem (352 students), Wayne M Henkle Middle School (167 students), and Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School (163 students). See the White Salmon Valley School District district page for the complete list.