- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tiffin, OH
Columbian High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbian High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390448901762
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbian High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Tiffin · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbian High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbian High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Tiffin, OH.
School address
District: Tiffin City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390448901762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Columbian High School held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 390448901762 · Tiffin, OH High · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 23.1:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tiffin Middle School (534 students)
Columbian High School held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Columbian High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbian High School
786 students
- Tiffin Middle
Tiffin Middle School
534 students
- Krout 2-3 Elem
Krout 2-3 Elementary
346 students
- Washington K-1
Washington K-1 Elementary School
320 students
- Noble 4-5 Elem
Noble 4-5 Elementary
317 students
- Tornado Academ 151
Tornado Academy
151 students
What this shows Columbian High School reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbian High School compares
Columbian High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Ohio - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$12,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Columbian High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tiffin City Schools reports $12,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbian High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Krout 2-3 Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington K-1 Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noble 4-5 Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tornado Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Columbian High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Tiffin
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 (~786 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbian High School
How many students attend Columbian High School?
Columbian High School has 786 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tiffin, OH. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbian High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbian High School is 23.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbian High School?
24.8% of students at Columbian High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbian High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbian High School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Tiffin, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbian High School?
Columbian High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Columbian High School rank among public schools in Tiffin?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbian High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Tiffin, 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 Tiffin on the city page.
What other schools are in Tiffin City Schools?
Besides Columbian High School, Tiffin City Schools also operates Tiffin Middle School (534 students), Krout 2-3 Elementary (346 students), and Washington K-1 Elementary School (320 students). See the Tiffin City Schools district page for the complete list.