- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, PA
Columbia Hs
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420636002515
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Columbia, PA.
School address
District: Columbia Borough Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420636002515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Columbia Hs held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 420636002515 · Columbia, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 13.7:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Park El Sch (511 students)
Columbia Hs held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Columbia Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park El Sch
Park El Sch
511 students
- This school
Columbia Hs
397 students
- Columbia Ms Ta 202
Columbia Ms Taylor Campus
202 students
- Columbia Ms Hi 202
Columbia Ms Hill Campus
202 students
What this shows Columbia Hs reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Hs compares
Columbia Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 47% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 61% | - | - |
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.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$19,673
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Columbia Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia Borough Sd reports $19,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Ms Taylor Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Ms Hill Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Hs
How many students attend Columbia Hs?
Columbia Hs has 397 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Hs is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia Hs?
85.6% of students at Columbia Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Hs?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Hs is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Columbia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Hs?
Columbia Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Hs rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Columbia, PA. 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 Borough Sd?
Besides Columbia Hs, Columbia Borough Sd also operates Park El Sch (511 students), Columbia Ms Taylor Campus (202 students), and Columbia Ms Hill Campus (202 students). See the Columbia Borough Sd district page for the complete list.